The excuse
Example: The excuse explains the delay in response
Definition
"The excuse" is a reason or explanation given to justify or defend a fault, mistake, or failure, often to avoid blame or punishment. It serves to explain or mitigate the cause of an action or event, such as when an excuse explains the delay in response.
Etymology
The word "excuse" comes from the Latin 'excusare,' meaning 'to free from blame.' It entered English in the late Middle Ages, carrying the sense of justifying or defending oneself. Did you know? The word originally had a legal connotation, where an excuse was a formal defense in court.
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"The excuse" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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