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prohibition(noun, snub, disapproval, rejection, veto)
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protection(noun, defense)
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protestation(noun, disapproval, rejection, veto, repudiation)
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quick fix(noun, expression, return, sign, report)
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rationale(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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rationalization(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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reason(noun, approval, argument, explanation, excuse)
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