demand for explanation

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Noun demand for explanation has 1 sense

calling into question, demand for explanation - a challenge to defend what someone has said
--₁ is a kind of challenge

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Term: Demand for Explanation

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A request for a clarification or justification of an action, statement, or event.

Usage: The demand for explanation is often made when something appears unclear, suspicious, or requires further rationalization.

Sample Sentences:

The public's demand for an explanation grew louder as the scandal unfolded.
After witnessing the accident, Sarah demanded an immediate explanation from the reckless driver.
Following the mysterious disappearance of the funds, the shareholders gathered to make a formal demand for explanation.
When confronted with the evidence, the suspect finally succumbed to the detective's demand for an explanation.
The teacher's demand for explanation caught the student off guard, as he wasn't prepared to justify his poor performance.

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