Definition of Exculpatory

describes something that shows or declares that (someone) is not guilty of wrongdoing

Examples of Exculpatory in a sentence

Despite its exculpatory tone, those conducting the investigation know in their hearts that the president is guilty of perjury.  🔊

Exculpatory evidence found on the scene proved that both suspects were innocent of the crime.  🔊

The key piece of exculpatory evidence the defense provided was the fact that the killer’s fingerprints did not match the defendant.  🔊

While searching for exculpatory evidence to exonerate his client, the attorney stumbled upon emails that proved the embezzling to be an inside job.  🔊

The exculpatory video proved once and for all that the accused was nowhere near the bank during the robbery.  🔊

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