as in to acquit
to free from a charge of wrongdoing
I will present evidence that will exculpate my client
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Recent Examples of exculpate
The results of that closer analysis is what were released Monday — and still ultimately exculpated Cline.
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Courtney Tanner, The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 Aug. 2023
Now that Barry has accepted the death of his mother (Maribel Verdú) and successfully exculpated his father (Ron Livingston), the arc that has defined him on screen so far is resolved.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 17 June 2023
Examining Suzanne Morphew's body could either incriminate or exculpate her husband, prosecutors said.
—Erielle Reshef, ABC News, 15 May 2023
The justices could also require that prosecutors show that the defendant acted with criminal intent, which could also exculpate certain edge cases.
—Matt Ford, The New Republic, 30 Mar. 2023
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Courtney Tanner, The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 Aug. 2023
Now that Barry has accepted the death of his mother (Maribel Verdú) and successfully exculpated his father (Ron Livingston), the arc that has defined him on screen so far is resolved.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 17 June 2023
Examining Suzanne Morphew's body could either incriminate or exculpate her husband, prosecutors said.
—Erielle Reshef, ABC News, 15 May 2023
The justices could also require that prosecutors show that the defendant acted with criminal intent, which could also exculpate certain edge cases.
—Matt Ford, The New Republic, 30 Mar. 2023
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She was acquitted of an additional count of criminal impersonation, a charge of conspiracy to commit criminal impersonation, and an identity theft charge.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Mar. 2026
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Even though he was acquitted of a conspiracy to commit murder charge, Tinkler Mendez sentenced Barnes to life in prison.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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In the end, he was exonerated but Doc ultimately opted to partner with the hospital to the benefit of his patients, which enraged Hope, sending her into the hands of her ex Roland and setting up a potential love triangle that had been brewing all season.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
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Ricky Davis, who was exonerated and released from prison in 2020, sued the county in federal court in 2022.—
Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Exculpate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exculpate. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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