47 entries under justification topic. ×

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defense(noun, reason, trick, escape, argument)
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excuse(noun, cause, return, reason, escape)
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return(noun, take, gain, benefit, yield)
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alibi(noun, cause, reason, trick, escape)
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answer(noun, return, argument, explanation)
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apologetics(noun, return, argument, explanation, defense)
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apologia(noun, return, argument, explanation)
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apologizing(noun, return, argument, explanation, defense)
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apology(noun, return, reason, trick, escape)
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argument(noun, return, explanation, plea)
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cop-out(noun, cause, reason, trick, escape)
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copout(noun, return, argument, explanation, defense)
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cover story(noun, expression, cause, reason, trick)
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exculpation(noun, return, argument, explanation)
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excusing(noun, return, argument, explanation, defense)
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exoneration(noun, return, argument, explanation)
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explaining(noun, return, argument, explanation, defense)
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explanation(noun, return, reason, trick, escape)
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extenuation(noun, return, reason, trick, escape)
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fish story(noun, expression, return, reason, trick)
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