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excuse

/ɪkˈskjuːz/ /ɪkˈskjus/ /ɛkˈskjuːz/ /ɛkˈskjus/

Meanings
noun
Explanation designed to avoid or alleviate guilt or negative judgment; a plea offered in extenuation of a fault.

Examples :

"My brother offered an excuse for being late, saying his bus was delayed. "
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noun
A defense to a criminal or civil charge wherein the accused party admits to doing acts for which legal consequences would normally be appropriate, but asserts that special circumstances relieve that party of culpability for having done those acts.

Examples :

"The lawyer argued that his client's actions, while technically illegal, were justified by the extreme provocation and constituted a valid excuse for the crime. "
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Related Words

Illustration technically

technically adverb

/ˈtɛknɪkli/

Based on precise facts.

"Technically he was Canadian, but everyone assumed he was American."

Illustration appropriate

appropriate verb

/əˈproʊpriət/ /əˈproʊprieɪt/

To make suitable; to suit.

"The teacher will appropriate the new lesson plan to the students' current level of understanding. "

Illustration provocation

provocation noun

/ˌpɹɒvəˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌpɹɑvəˈkeɪʃən/

The act of provoking, inciting or annoying someone into doing something

"His constant teasing was a deliberate act of provocation, hoping to make her lose her temper. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration alleviating

alleviating verb

/əˈliːvieɪtɪŋ/ /əˈliːviˌeɪtɪŋ/

To make less severe, as a pain or difficulty.

"Alcohol is often a cheap tool to alleviate the stress of a hard day."

Illustration circumstances

circumstances noun

/ˈsɜːkəmst(ə)nsɪz/ /ˈsɝkəmstænsɪz/

That which attends, or relates to, or in some way affects, a fact or event; an attendant thing or state of things.

""Because of unforeseen circumstances, the school trip was cancelled." "

Illustration transgressions

transgressions noun

/trænzˈɡreʃənz/ /trænsˈɡreʃənz/

A violation of a law, duty or commandment.

"His repeated transgressions of the school's dress code led to a suspension. "

Illustration consequences

consequences noun

/ˈkɑnsɪkwɛnsɪz/

That which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause.

"If you don't study for the test, the consequences will be a bad grade. "

Illustration culpability

culpability noun

/ˌkʌlpəˈbɪləti/

The degree of one's blameworthiness in the commission of a crime or offence.

"The student's culpability in the cheating scandal was lessened because he was pressured by older students. "

Illustration explanation

explanation noun

/ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/

The act or process of explaining.

"The explanation was long and drawn-out."

Illustration substandard

substandard adjective

/ˌsʌbˈstændəd/ /ˌsʌbˈstændɚd/

Of inferior quality; not meeting the minimum quality requirements.

"They built this with substandard parts. No wonder it collapsed."

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constituted verb

/ˈkɒnstɪtjuːtɪd/ /ˈkɑnstɪtutɪd/

To set up; to establish; to enact.

"The school board constituted a committee to address student safety concerns. "