exculpatory

adjectives

clearing of guilt or blame
exculpatory
is derived from
exculpate
antonym
inculpatory
is similar to
providing absolution
absolvitory, exonerative, forgiving
is similar to
partially excusing or justifying
"extenuating circumstances"
extenuating
is similar to
providing justification
justificative, justificatory, vindicatory
see also
free from evil or guilt
"an innocent child"; "the principle that one is innocent until proved guilty"
clean-handed, guiltless, innocent