Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for EX-CUSE'
EX-CUSE', n.
- A plea offered in extenuation of a fault or irregular deportment; apology. Every man has an excuse to offer for his neglect of duty; the debtor makes excuses for delay of payment.
- The act of excusing or apologizing.
- That which excuses; that which extenuates or justifies a fault. His inability to comply with the request must be his excuse.
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