Self-justificationWordNet Explorer

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noun

a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.

Words in this synset: excuse, alibi, exculpation
noun

the justification for some act or belief

noun

a partial excuse to mitigate censure; an attempt to represent an offense as less serious than it appears by showing mitigating circumstances

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