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Exculpation: meaning, definitions and examples

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exculpation

 

[ ɛksˈkʌlpeɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal context

Exculpation refers to the act of freeing oneself from blame or fault. It often occurs in legal situations where an individual seeks to prove their innocence or to absolve themselves from responsibility for an adverse event or wrongdoing. This term can also apply in ethical discussions where one seeks to justify or excuse their actions. In some contexts, exculpation can involve the presentation of evidence or arguments that support the claim of innocence.

Synonyms

absolution, exoneration, vindication

Examples of usage

  • His exculpation was clear in the trial.
  • She prepared an impressive exculpation for her actions.
  • The lawyer focused on exculpation during the defense.
  • Exculpation can be crucial in wrongful accusation cases.

Translations

Translations of the word "exculpation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 exculpação

🇮🇳 निर्दोषता

🇩🇪 Entlastung

🇮🇩 pembebasan

🇺🇦 виправдання

🇵🇱 uniewinnienie

🇯🇵 無罪の証明

🇫🇷 exculpation

🇪🇸 exculpación

🇹🇷 aklama

🇰🇷 무죄 증명

🇸🇦 تبرئة

🇨🇿 omlouvání

🇸🇰 ospravedlnenie

🇨🇳 免罪

🇸🇮 opravičilo

🇮🇸 sýkling

🇰🇿 кінәдан босату

🇬🇪 გამართლება

🇦🇿 qaradüzlük

🇲🇽 exculpación

Word origin

The word 'exculpation' comes from the Latin 'exculpare', which means 'to clear from blame'. It is derived from 'ex-' meaning 'out of' and 'culpa' meaning 'fault' or 'blame'. The term began to appear in English texts in the late 16th century, often in the context of legal proceedings where defendants aim to clear their names. Over time, 'exculpation' has been embraced in various fields, including law, ethics, and moral philosophy, to discuss the dynamics of blame, responsibility, and the justification of actions. As the concept evolved, it became a fundamental part of discussions surrounding justice and accountability.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,410 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.