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proof(noun, action, cause, reason, idea)
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rationalization(noun, cause, reason, trick, claim)
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apologetics(noun, argument, justification, plea)
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exoneration(noun, reason, approval, argument)
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alibi(noun, action, reason, trick, claim)
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assertion(noun, reason, case, claim, statement)
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salvation(noun, reason, spread, care, approval)
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story(noun, reason, trick, claim, approval)
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whitewash(noun, action, reason, trick, claim)
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absolution(noun, reason, approval, argument)
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account(noun, good, cause, favor, reason)
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acquittal(noun, reason, approval, argument)
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allegation(noun, action, reason, claim, statement)
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apologizing(noun, argument, justification, plea)
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approval(noun, help, reason, argument)
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assurance(noun, reason, care, guard)
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basis(noun, cause, reason, approval, argument)
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cleanup(noun, reason, trick, escape, argument)
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confirmation(noun, reason, approval, argument)
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cop-out(noun, action, reason, trick, claim)
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