as in pardon
a setting free from a charge of wrongdoing
evidence that might bring about the exculpation of the defendant
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exculpation
Noun
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The couple reported to prison on Jan. 17, 2023, and roughly 28 months later, President Trump granted them a full pardon.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
8 July 2025 -
Kelley is one of several January 6 rioters already back in prison following their pardon following investigations into other crimes or prior convictions, which were not removed by the presidential pardon.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
Noun
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But, there was a lot of forgiveness that did happen.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
17 July 2025
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This would also effectively block Parent PLUS borrowers from most federal student loan forgiveness programs, including PSLF.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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The clearing of the home adjacent to Griffin's childhood house bore opportunity.—
Allana Smith,
Freep.com,
13 July 2025
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The bird quickly dances away from the clearing at the center of the frame, but stays just a few feet away.—
Irene Wright
July 11,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
Noun
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His 2023 impeachment trial ended with his full acquittal.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
11 July 2025
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He's faced felony securities fraud charges, an FBI investigation into corruption and impeachment hearings that ended in an acquittal.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Now, while the verdict is mixed, Combs can claim some vindication on being cleared of the most serious charges.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
2 July 2025
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Grant would surely see this as vindication of his thesis: Canada has abandoned its traditional identity in favor of a Canadian copy of America’s Ellis Island narrative.—
Zack Beauchamp,
Vox,
2 July 2025
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“Exculpation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exculpation. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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