'Exculpatory' definitions:

Definition of 'exculpatory'

(from WordNet)
adjective
Clearing of guilt or blame [ant: inculpative, inculpatory]

Definition of 'Exculpatory'

From: GCIDE
  • Exculpatory \Ex*cul"pa*to*ry\ Clearing, or tending to clear, from alleged fault or guilt; excusing. "An exculpatory letter." --Johnson. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'exculpatory'

From: GCIDE
  • mitigating \mitigating\ adj. serving to reduce blame; -- of situations; as, mitigating factors; mitigating circumstances. Opposite of aggravating. [Narrower terms: exculpatory]
  • Syn: extenuating. [WordNet 1.5 +PJC]