Exculpated

To declare someone innocent of wrongdoing; to absolve or clear from blame or guilt. Exculpation involves presenting evidence or arguments to demonstrate that a person is not responsible for an alleged offense. This action can be achieved through legal processes, the presentation of exonerating evidence, or by the admission of another's guilt. The act implies that the person was wrongfully accused or that their actions, while possibly undesirable, were not criminal or morally culpable. The intent behind exculpation is to restore a person's reputation and social standing, and to protect them from the consequences of an unjust accusation.

Exculpated meaning with examples

• After reviewing the security footage and eyewitness testimonies, the jury exculpated the suspect, finding no evidence to support the charges against him. The investigation showed he was nowhere near the crime scene, and his alibi was completely substantiated. The relief washed over him.
• The lawyer worked tirelessly to exculpated her client, providing documented proof of the client's innocence, focusing on showing she was in a different city at the time of the incident. The compelling defense presented shattered the prosecution's case and they dropped the charges.
• Despite public outcry, the company was able to exculpated itself from blame by releasing a detailed report showing a faulty system caused the environmental disaster. They took swift corrective actions and showed that they were not negligent.
• Years after the controversy, the politician was exculpated when new documents emerged revealing a conspiracy to frame him. The discovery cleared his name and restored some faith in his integrity and political power.