58 entries under defense topic. ×

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absolution(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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account(noun, cover, cause, reason, base)
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acquittal(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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action(noun, plan, play, trick, twist)
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advocacy(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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answer(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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approval(noun, reason, argument, explanation, excuse)
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argument(noun, cause, reason, base, call)
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basis(noun, cause, reason, base, call)
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confirmation(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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exculpation(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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exoneration(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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extenuation(noun, reason, trick, claim, approval)
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grounds(noun, cause, reason, trick, approval)
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mitigation(noun, action, reason, trick, claim)
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palliation(noun, action, reason, claim, approval)
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palliative(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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rebuttal(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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redemption(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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reply(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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