| off-time(noun, return, argument, explanation, justification) |
| palliation(noun, stay, reason, approval, argument) |
| palliative(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation) |
| plea(noun, return, reason, approval, argument) |
| pretext(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation) |
| purging |
| rationale(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation) |
| rationalization(noun, return, reason, approval, argument) |
| reason(noun, approval, argument, explanation, excuse) |
| rebuttal(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation) |
| refutation(noun, vindication) |
| rejoinder(noun, return, argument, explanation, justification) |
| remission of sin(expression, idiom) |
| renunciation(noun, exemption) |
| reply(noun, return, reason, approval, argument) |
| reprieve |
| respite(pardon, reconciliation, absolution, acquittal, amnesty) |
| response(noun, return, reason, approval, argument) |
| retort(noun, return, argument, explanation, justification) |
| return(noun, release, discharge, argument, explanation) |