Exculpation

Exculpation
Exculpation Ex`cul*pa"tion, n. [Cf. LL. exculpatio.] The act of exculpating from alleged fault or crime; that which exculpates; excuse. [1913 Webster]

These robbers, however, were men who might have made out a strong case in exculpation of themselves. --Southey. [1913 Webster]


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