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exempt
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extenuation(noun, return, reason, approval, argument)
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fish story(noun, expression, return, argument, explanation)
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freeing(release, discharge, pardon, allowance, reprieve)
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grounds(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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jive(noun, return, argument, explanation, justification)
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liberty(release, exemption)
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license
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mercy(noun, release, pardon, allowance, forgiveness)
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off-time(noun, return, argument, explanation, justification)
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palliation(noun, stay, reason, approval, argument)
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palliative(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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pretext(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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purging
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rationale(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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reason(noun, approval, argument, explanation, excuse)
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