a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.; "he kept finding excuses to stay"; "every day he had a new alibi for not getting a job"; "his transparent self-justification was unacceptable"
Used in a Sentence
exculpation
How to use exculpation in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for exculpation.
Editorial note
"but the usa does it" is neither a justification, nor a validation, nor an exculpation.
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Quick take
a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.; "he kept finding excuses to stay"; "every day he had a new alibi for not getting a job"; "his transparent self-justification was unacceptable"
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of exculpation gathered in one view.
the act of freeing from guilt or blame
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for exculpation.
noun
a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.; "he kept finding excuses to stay"; "every day he had a new alibi for not getting a job"; "his transparent self-justification was unacceptable"
See also: excuse, alibi, self-justification
noun
the act of freeing from guilt or blame
Example sentences
"but the usa does it" is neither a justification, nor a validation, nor an exculpation.
Their own pre-emptive attempt at exculpation "So you’re upset that Apple wouldn’t approve your money-grubbing stupid idea?
You don't just say, "Sorry, you have the wrong person, I'll be leaving now" and walk out, and you'd be lucky if the news spends the weeks following report of your exculpation saying anything similar to "where there's smoke there's not necessarily fire".
Perhaps exemplified most strongly by the ongoing exculpation of Putin amongst certain circles, as if his leadership of a murderous and kleptocratic regime was somehow made insignificant or irrelevant merely by the fact that he also acts in opposition the domestic institutions that themselves criticise.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use exculpation in a sentence?
"but the usa does it" is neither a justification, nor a validation, nor an exculpation.
What does exculpation mean?
a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.; "he kept finding excuses to stay"; "every day he had a new alibi for not getting a job"; "his transparent self-justification was unacceptable"
What part of speech is exculpation?
exculpation is commonly used as noun.