exculpation

[/ˌɛkskəlˈpeɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: exculpations
inocentação
1. the act of clearing someone from blame or accusation; proof or declaration of innocence
The witness's testimony provided exculpation for the defendant.
O testemunho da testemunha forneceu inocentação para o réu.
2. a legal or formal process of proving someone is not guilty or responsible for wrongdoing
The new evidence led to the exculpation of the wrongly convicted man.
As novas provas levaram à inocentação do homem condenado injustamente.
This is primarily a formal legal term used in both Brazilian and American English legal contexts. In Brazil, 'inocentação' is the standard term in judicial proceedings, while in the USA, 'exculpation' appears frequently in courtroom discourse and legal documents. The word carries significant weight in criminal law discussions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
vindicationacquittalclearingabsolutionexoneration
Antonyms / Antônimos
incriminationaccusationconvictioncondemnation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
inocentação
most common formal legal term
General Brazilian
absolvição
formal legal alternative
Portugal
inocentação
formal legal context
Portugal
desculpação
less formal alternative

Related Words

exculpateexculpatoryculpableinnocentvindicate

Related Idioms & Phrases

clear one's name
prove one's innocence
get off the hook
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