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Term: execuse

Description:

Execuse is a verb used to describe the act of providing an excuse or justification for one's actions or behavior. It can also refer to the act of making an apology for a mistake or wrongdoing.

Senses:

1. To provide an excuse for one's actions or behavior.
2. To apologize for a mistake or wrongdoing.

Usages:

Part of Speech: Verb (Transitive)

Example Sentence 1: She always tries to execuse her tardiness by blaming it on traffic.

Example Sentence 2: He had to execuse his absence from work due to a sudden illness.

Part of Speech: Verb (Intransitive)

Example Sentence 1: The student tried to execuse himself from taking the test, but the teacher wasn't convinced.

Example Sentence 2: They execused their inappropriate behavior by claiming they didn't know it was against the rules.

Part of Speech: Noun

Example Sentence 1: The employee's execuse for the delayed project was deemed unacceptable by the manager.

Example Sentence 2: I apologize for my mistake; it was not an execuse and I will make sure it doesn't happen again.

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