engelska-ryska översättning av excuse

To forgive; to pardon
To allow to leave, or release from any obligation
To provide an excuse for; to explain, with the aim of alleviating guilt or negative judgement
To relieve of an imputation by apology or defense; to make apology for as not seriously evil; to ask pardon or indulgence for
Explanation designed to avoid or alleviate guilt or negative judgment; a plea offered in extenuation of a fault
A defense to a criminal or civil charge wherein the accused party admits to doing acts for which legal consequences would normally be appropriate, but asserts that special circumstances relieve that party of culpability for having done those acts

I excused him his transgressions.
May I be excused from the table?
I excused myself from the proceedings to think over what Id heard.
You know he shouldnt have done it, so dont try to excuse his behavior!
Tell me why you were late – and I dont want to hear any excuses!
That thing is a poor excuse for a gingerbread man. Hasnt anyone taught you how to bake?
Hes a sorry excuse of a doctor.

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