exculpation in a sentence
n.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
Exculpation is the act of clearing someone from blame or fault, particularly in a legal context.
Sample Sentences
- The lawyer presented a strong case for the exculpation of her client, arguing that the evidence was circumstantial.
- Despite the overwhelming evidence against him, the defendant sought exculpation through testimony from his alibi witnesses.
- The judge's ruling provided a rare moment of exculpation for the wrongly accused, restoring their reputation.
- In his memoir, the author reflected on the journey toward exculpation and the personal toll of being wrongfully blamed.
- Exculpation in the court of public opinion often requires more than just legal defenses; it necessitates a shift in perception.