Serving to clear someone from blame or showing evidence that proves their innocence.
From 'disculpate' plus the suffix '-ory' (having the nature of). It's the adjectival form that describes anything that clears or absolves guilt.
You'll see this word in legal writing to describe evidence or testimony that helps someone's defense—'disculpatory evidence' is the official term prosecutors and lawyers use when they must prove someone innocent. It's the opposite of 'incriminating.'
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