exculpation
/ˌɛkskʌlˈpeɪʃən/ · ex·cul·pa·tion
noun
- The act of clearing someone from alleged guilt or blame; a formal declaration of innocence. The jury’s exculpation of the defendant surprised everyone in the courtroom.
- A statement or evidence that serves to exonerate or relieve a person of responsibility. The newly discovered alibi provided the crucial exculpation the prosecution needed.
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Did you know? In contract law, an exculpation clause can limit a party’s liability, a device that has sparked heated debates over fairness in many high‑profile lawsuits.