Definition: Not including something or someone; leaving out.

Example: Everyone was invited to the party, excluding John.

Definition: To leave something out or not include it in a group or list.

Example: The club is excluding members who do not pay their fees.

Definition: The act of leaving someone or something out or not allowing them to be part of a group or activity.

Example: The exclusion of certain members from the meeting caused a lot of controversy.

Definition: Relating to the act of leaving something out or not including it.

Example: The exclusionary policies of the club prevented many people from joining.

Definition: Not allowed to be part of a church or religious community due to a formal decision.

Example: After the disagreement with the church leaders, he found himself in an excommunicate position.

Definition: A person who has been officially removed from membership in a religious community or organization.

Example: After the scandal, he was declared an excommunicate by the church.

Definition: To officially remove someone from a religious community or organization, preventing them from participating in its activities.

Example: The church decided to excommunicate the member for violating its rules.

Definition: A formal punishment by a church that removes a person's membership and rights within that church.

Example: After the scandal, the priest faced excommunication from the church.

Definition: To free someone from blame or responsibility for a wrongdoing.

Example: The evidence presented in court helped to exculpate the defendant.

Definition: The act of clearing someone from blame or fault, especially in a legal context.

Example: The lawyer presented evidence for the exculpation of her client, proving he was not at the scene of the crime.

Definition: Relating to or serving to clear someone from blame or fault.

Example: The lawyer presented exculpatory evidence that proved her client's innocence.

Definition: A person who carries out or performs a task, especially in the context of art or music.

Example: The executant of the piece played beautifully at the concert.

Definition: The act of carrying out or performing a task, plan, or order, often in a formal or legal context.

Example: The execution of the project was completed ahead of schedule.