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91 entries under noun topic. ×

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defense(cause, reason, trick, approval)
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design(cause, plan, object, aim)
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end(cause, plan, desire, object)
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exculpation(reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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excuse(action, cause, reason, approval)
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exoneration(reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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explanation(action, cause, reason, trick)
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exposition(action, cause, reason, excuse)
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extenuation(reason, trick, approval, argument)
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goal(cause, plan, desire, object)
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grounds(action, cause, reason, trick)
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idea(cause, plan, reason, object)
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intent(purpose, planned, objective, intention)
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intention(cause, plan, desire, object)
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justification(action, cause, start, defeat)
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meaning(purpose, planned, objective, intention)
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mitigation(reason, trick, approval, argument)
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motivation(action, cause, reason, excuse)
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motive(action, cause, reason, excuse)
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object(cause, plan, desire, aim)
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