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| pardon(verb, stop, clear, reduce) | |
| release(verb, stop, action, clear) | |
| justification(action, cause, return, reason) | |
| pretext(verb, appearance, show, cause) | |
| plea(show, cause, return, reason) | |
| alibi(verb, cause, favor, reason) | |
| discharge(verb, drop, clear, release) | |
| explanation(action, cause, return, reason) | |
| absolution(reason, approval, argument, explanation) | |
| evasion(reason, escape, sham, explanation) | |
| reason(verb, action, cause, resolve) | |
| apology(cause, return, reason, claim) | |
| exculpation(return, reason, approval, argument) | |
| forgiveness(pardon, allowance, forgiveness, mercy) | |
| subterfuge(cause, reason, slip, trick) | |
| makeshift(reason, explanation, dodge, justification) | |
| remission(pardon, allowance, reprieve, forgiveness) | |
| vindication(cause, return, reason, claim) | |
| defense(cause, reason, claim, approval) | |
| extenuation(return, reason, claim, approval) |
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