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    exculpate

    exculpate - Dictionary definition and meaning for word exculpate

    Definition
    (verb) pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
    Synonyms : acquit , assoil , clear , discharge , exonerate
    Example Sentence
    • The suspect was cleared of the murder charges
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for exculpate

exculpate sounds like ex-culprit = culprit...but now he has been cleared of the charges.

ex(expert)+culpate(culprit) expert culprit are always clear from blame ,,

Honor the culprit by exonerating and exculpating

When the accused is deemed an ex-culprit / Once a jury of peers votes to exculpate, / The court of law issues a formal writ, / Evidence of the verdict to vindicate.

culpable is blame.exculpate is removing the blame

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