Exculpatorily

/ɪkˈskʌlpətɔːrɪli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner that serves to clear someone from blame or prove their innocence.

Etymology

Adverbial form created by adding '-ly' to 'exculpatory,' allowing the adjective to modify verbs and describe how an action relates to clearing guilt.

Kelly Says

This is one of English's longer adverbs—lawyers might say evidence was 'exculpatorily presented' to emphasize its role in proving innocence.

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