How to pronounce“excuse”in English
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Definitions of “excuse”
To forgive; to pardon; to overlook.
“I excused him his transgressions.”
To allow to leave, or release from any obligation.
“May I be excused from the table?”
An explanation designed to avoid or alleviate guilt or negative judgment; a plea offered in extenuation of a fault.
“Tell me why you were late – and I don't want to hear any excuses!”
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.
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