Definition of quisling

exculpate Definition: (verb) to free from blame or guilt. Petersons.com

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quis·ling    (kwzlng) KEY  

NOUN:

A traitor who serves as the puppet of the enemy occupying his or her country.

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ETYMOLOGY:
After Vidkun Quisling (1887-1945), head of Norway's government during the Nazi occupation (1940-1945)

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