alibi
nounAn explanation that someone was elsewhere when an alleged act occurred; more broadly, an excuse.
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carte blanche
nounBroad freedom or authority to act as one chooses.
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nounA broad statement lacking specific detail.
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adjectiveNearsighted; figuratively, failing to consider broader or longer-term consequences.
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nounA public religious address; more broadly, a speech offering moral instruction.
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adjectivePlanned with a broader or longer-term objective in mind.
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nounAn organized plan for achieving a broader goal.
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