exculpable
Able to clear
Exculpable describes something or someone that can be cleared of blame or fault.
If an action is exculpable, evidence or circumstances exist that could prove innocence or justify the conduct: The lawyer argued her client's behavior was exculpable given the threats he'd received.
The word is formal and appears mainly in legal contexts.
Warranting forgiveness
- excusableWarranting forgiveness
- venialForgivable, minor offense
- condonableAble to be pardoned
- remissibleAble to be pardoned
overlookable · understandable · minor · trivial · forgivable · merciful · lenient · clemency
Formal clearing of charges
- exonerationOfficial clearing of blame
- vindicationClearance of blame
- absolutionFormal clearing of guilt
- clearancePermitted passage or approval
discharge · dismissal · innocent · cleared · acquitted · exonerated · vindicated · absolved
Free from any defect
- guiltlessNot at fault
- unblemishedFree from any defect
- untaintedFree from contamination
- spotlessCompletely free of marks
Partially excusing wrongdoing
- mitigatingReducing harm or severity
- unintentionalNot done on purpose
- inadvertentDone without intention
- accidentalOccurring by chance
involuntary · unpremeditated · unintended · circumstantial · duress · coercion · provocation · necessity
pardonable
Warranting forgiveness
- excusableWarranting forgiveness
- venialForgivable, minor offense
- condonableAble to be pardoned
remissible · overlookable · understandable · minor · trivial · forgivable · merciful · lenient · clemency · amnesty
acquittal
Formal clearing of charges
- exonerationOfficial clearing of blame
- vindicationClearance of blame
- absolutionFormal clearing of guilt
clearance · discharge · dismissal · innocent · cleared · acquitted · exonerated · vindicated · absolved · non-prosecution
faultless
Free from any defect
- guiltlessNot at fault
- unblemishedFree from any defect
- untaintedFree from contamination
extenuating
Partially excusing wrongdoing
- mitigatingReducing harm or severity
- unintentionalNot done on purpose
- inadvertentDone without intention
accidental · involuntary · unpremeditated · unintended · circumstantial · duress · coercion · provocation · necessity · justifiable
exculpableinculpable
Not deserving blame
culpable · blameworthy · guilty · condemnable · indictable
exculpableirredeemable
Impossible to reform
unforgivable · beyond redemption · damnable · unconscionable · unexcusable
culpable, culpability, mea culpa, exculpate, exculpatory, exculpation, inculpate, exculpated, inculpated