Excusing
/ɪkˈskjuːzɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v.) Act of freeing someone from a duty, obligation, or penalty by showing just cause or justification.
The defendant argued that excusing his actions was necessary due to duress.
Forms
- excuse
- excused
- excuses
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Commentary
As a gerund, 'excusing' refers to the act or process of providing a legal justification or defense that removes or mitigates liability.
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