42 entries under argument topic. ×

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mitigation(noun, support, break, fix, increase)
9
extenuation(noun, action, reason, claim, approval)
6
palliative(noun, support, break, fix, release)
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excuse(noun, action, reason, claim, approval)
5
plea(noun, reason, claim, approval)
4
apology(noun, action, reason, claim, approval)
2
support(noun, break, fix, release, reason)
2
whitewashing(noun, reason, approval, explanation)
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absolution(noun, stay, reason, responsibility, approval)
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account(noun, reason, approval, explanation)
1
acquittal(noun, stay, reason, responsibility, approval)
1
advocacy(noun, reason, approval, explanation)
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answer(noun, reason, approval, explanation)
1
apologia(noun, reason, approval, explanation)
1
approval(noun, reason, explanation, excuse)
1
basis(noun, reason, approval, explanation)
1
confirmation(noun, reason, approval, explanation)
1
defense(noun, action, reason, claim, approval)
1
exculpation(noun, stay, reason, approval)
1
exoneration(noun, stay, reason, approval)
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