\Ex*cul"pate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Exculpated}, p.
pr. & vb. n.. {Exculpating} (?).] [L. ex out + culpatus, p.
p. of culpare to find fault with, to blame, culpa fault. See
{Culpable}.]
To clear from alleged fault or guilt; to prove to be
guiltless; to relieve of blame; to acquit.
      He exculpated himself from being the author of the
      heroic epistle.                          --Mason.
      I exculpate him further for his writing against me.
                                               --Milman.
Syn: To exonerate; absolve; clear; acquit; excuse; vindicate;
     justify.