exculpate

• vt.無実の罪を晴らす。

ex-, 外側。-culp、罪責感、語源的にはculpable、inculpateと同じ。

exculpate (v.)

"to clear from suspicion of wrong or guilt," 1650s, from Medieval Latin exculpatus, past participle of exculpare, from Latin ex culpa, from ex "from" (see ex-) + culpa ablative of culpa "blame, fault." Related: Exculpated; exculpating.

1. He exculpate himself from stealing the money.

彼は自分でお金を盗んでいないと弁明した。

2.He exculpate himself from a charge of theft.

窃盗の疑いはないと弁明した。