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exoneration(noun, law, release, discharge, return)
18
acquittal(noun, law, break, release, discharge)
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absolution(noun, release, discharge, stay, reason)
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excuse(noun, return, reason, approval)
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vindication(noun, law, release, discharge, return)
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alibi(noun, justification, plea, vindication)
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justification(noun, return, reason, grace)
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apology(noun, return, reason, approval)
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defense(noun, reason, approval, explanation)
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plea(noun, return, reason, approval)
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explanation(noun, return, reason, approval)
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mitigation(noun, stay, reason, approval)
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rationalization(noun, return, reason, approval)
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redemption(noun, reason, approval, explanation)
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account(noun, reason, approval, explanation)
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advocacy(noun, reason, approval, explanation)
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answer(noun, return, reason, approval)
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apologetics(noun, return, explanation, justification)
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apologia(noun, return, reason, approval)
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apologizing(noun, return, explanation, justification)
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