87 entries under explanation topic. ×

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copout(noun, argument, substitute, justification)
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declaration(noun, reason, claim, statement)
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excusing(noun, argument, justification, plea)
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explaining(noun, argument, justification, plea)
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extenuation(noun, reason, trick, claim, approval)
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fish story(noun, expression, reason, trick, argument)
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grounds(noun, cause, reason, trick, case)
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idea(noun, cause, reason, case, approval)
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jive(noun, reason, trick, escape, argument)
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mitigation(noun, action, reason, trick, claim)
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off-time(noun, argument, justification, plea)
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palliation(noun, action, reason, claim, approval)
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palliative(noun, reason, approval, argument)
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pretext(noun, cause, reason, trick, claim)
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rationale(noun, cause, reason, idea, case)
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redemption(noun, reason, approval, argument)
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sanctification(noun, reason, approval, argument)
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song and dance(noun, expression, idiom, cause, reason)
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statement(noun, return, sign, report, reason)
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trick(reason, excuse, dodge, justification)
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