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Exculpate Definition & Meaning

exculpate
verb
  1. pronounce not guilty of criminal charges; "The suspect was cleared of the murder charges"

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What does exculpate mean?
pronounce not guilty of criminal charges; "The suspect was cleared of the murder charges"
What part of speech is exculpate?
Exculpate is a verb.

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