exculpatory

1. Evidence or statements that tend to justify or excuse a defendant from alleged fault or guilt.

2. Clause in a Mortgage that avoids Personal Liability. The property is the sole Collateral for the debt.

Refers to evidence and/or statements which tend to clear, justify, or excuse a defendant from alleged fault or guilt. See 501 S.W. 2d 101, 103. Contrast incriminate; inculpatory.

The adjective has one meaning:

Meaning #1: clearing of guilt or blame
  Antonym: inculpatory (meaning #1)