Excuse

eks-kuz', v. t. [-cused (-kuzd'), -cosing.] free from accusation, or imputation of blame exculpate, absolve; to pardon, as a fault, regard with indulgence, overlook; to free from an impending obligation or duty; not to exact; to ask pardon indulgence for. — Excuse', -kus', n. Act of excusing, apologizing, exculpating, pardoning, releasing, etc.; a plea offered in extenuation of a fault; apology; that which extenuates or justifies a fault Excus'er, -kuz'er, n. — Excus'able, -kuz'-, a.