Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913 Exculpatory /ĕkˌ-skŭl'-pət-ôrˌ-ē/ · Ex·cul·pa·to·ry · IPA /ɛksˈkʌl.pəˌtɔ.ɹi/ 01 Clearing, or tending to clear, from alleged fault or guilt; excusing. 1. Clearing, or tending to clear, from alleged fault or guilt; excusing.