disculpate Meaning, Definition & Usage

Dis*cul"pate transitive verb

Etymology

LL. disculpatus, p. p. of disculpare to disculpate; dis- + L. culpare to blame, culpa fault.

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Disculpated; present participle & verbal noun Disculpating

Definitions

1. To free from blame or the imputation of a fault; to exculpate.

   I almost fear you think I begged it, but I can disculpate myself. Walpole.