Evidence that tends to decrease the likelihood of fault or guilt. SOURCE: SP 800-72 Executive Agency - An executive department specified in 5 United States Code (U.S.C.), Sec. 101; a military department specified in 5 U.S.C., Sec. 102; an independent establishment as defined in 5 U.S.C., Sec. 104(1); and a wholly owned government corporation fully subject to the provisions of 31 U.S.C., Chapter 91. (SP 800-53; SP 800-37; FIPS 200; FIPS 199; 41 U.S.C., Sec. 403; CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)
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Evidence that tends to decrease the likelihood of fault or guilt. SOURCE: SP 800-72 Executive Agency - An executive department specified in 5 United States Code (U.S.C.), Sec. 101; a military department specified in 5 U.S.C., Sec. 102; an independent establishment as defined in 5 U.S.C., Sec. 104(1); and a wholly owned government corporation fully subject to the provisions of 31 U.S.C., Chapter 91. (SP 800-53; SP 800-37; FIPS 200; FIPS 199; 41 U.S.C., Sec. 403; CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Exculpatory Evidence. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 23, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/exculpatory-evidence
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