| exoneration(noun, law, release, discharge, return) |
| acquittal(noun, law, release, discharge, reason) |
| exculpation(noun, law, release, discharge, return) |
| justification(noun, attack, cause, return, sign) |
| absolution(noun, release, discharge, reason, approval) |
| apology(noun, cover, attack, cause, return) |
| defense(noun, cover, attack, cause, return) |
| pardon(noun, release, discharge, justification, forgiveness) |
| excuse(noun, cause, return, reason, claim) |
| explanation(noun, cause, return, sign, report) |
| plea(noun, return, sign, report, reason) |
| forgiveness(noun, pardon, allowance, forgiveness, mercy) |
| clearance(noun, release, discharge, justification, acquittal) |
| defence |
| reason(noun, cause, trick, approval, argument) |
| amnesty(noun, release, discharge, pardon, allowance) |
| dismissal(noun, release, discharge, forgiveness, acquittal) |
| rationalization(noun, cause, return, reason, trick) |
| release(noun, discharge, allowance, reprieve, forgiveness) |
| apologia(noun, cover, attack, cause, return) |