excuses

adjective

Possible to excuse; worthy of being excused.

(law, specifically) Describing an illegal act that was committed involuntarily, for example under false information or because of a faulty device. Distinguished from justifiable, describing an illegal act that was intentional but justified for other reasons.

Roots

causacus- · Latin · cause, reason

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