excused
/ɛksˈkjuːzd/ · verb
Meaning
- To forgive; to pardon.
- To allow to leave, or release from any obligation.
- To provide an excuse for; to explain, with the aim of alleviating guilt or negative judgement.
- To relieve of an imputation by apology or defense; to make apology for as not seriously evil; to ask pardon or indulgence for.
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