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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

EXCULPATORY

a.Able to clear from the charge of fault or guilt; excusing; containing excuse.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

EXCULPATORY

EXCULPATORY Ex *cul "pa *to *ry

 

Defn:. Clearing, or tending to clear, from alleged fault or guilt; excusing. "An exculpatory letter. " Johnson.