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EXCULPATION

(noun)

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There are 2 meanings of the word Exculpation.

Exculpation - as a noun

A defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.

Example: "He kept finding excuses to stay"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alibi7excuse15self-justification
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
defence13defense11vindication17
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of freeing from guilt or blame

Example Sentences

"The defendant's lawyer presented evidence of his alibi in an attempt at exculpation."
"The documentary uncovered new information that could lead to the exculpation of the wrongly accused."
"The witness testimony provided strong exculpation for the suspect."
"The lack of fingerprints on the weapon served as an exculpation for the defendant."
"The confession of another individual led to the exculpation of the previously convicted person."
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Word Game Points

Is EXCULPATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, exculpation is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EXCULPATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 22.

Is EXCULPATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, exculpation is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EXCULPATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 27.

Is EXCULPATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, exculpation is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EXCULPATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.

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