What is the meaning of exculpation?

noun

  • A defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc..
    • usage: "he kept finding excuses to stay"; "every day he had a new alibi for not getting a job"; "his transparent self-justification was unacceptable"
  • The act of freeing from guilt or blame. .
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