6
warrant(noun, support, action, cause, reason)
5
exculpation(noun, return, reason, argument, grace)
5
answer(noun, return, sign, reason, account)
5
argument(noun, cause, return, reason, base)
5
motive(noun, action, cause, reason, base)
5
provocation(noun, cause, reason, ground, stimulus)
5
sanctification(noun, defeat, reason, explanation, reasoning)
4
acquittal(noun, reason, grace, explanation, reasoning)
4
alibi(noun, action, reason, trick, claim)
4
apologetic(noun, attack, statement)
4
beatification
4
exoneration(noun, return, reason, argument, grace)
4
extenuation(noun, action, return, reason, trick)
4
pardon(noun, forgiveness, reconciliation, absolution, exoneration)
4
pretext(noun, cause, reason, trick, base)
4
title(noun, power, right, award, privilege)
3
advocacy(noun, support, cause, reason, explanation)
3
amends(excuse, regret, confession)
3
case(noun, action, cause, reason, account)
3
rebuttal(noun, return, sign, report, reason)
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