absolve
verbTo release someone from blame, responsibility, or an obligation.
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nounAn explanation that someone was elsewhere when an alleged act occurred; more broadly, an excuse.
Claim of being elsewhere
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condone
verbTo accept or allow conduct despite recognizing it as wrong.
indulgent
adjectiveOverly willing to satisfy someone's wishes or excuse their behavior.
rationalization
nounA seemingly reasonable explanation used to justify conduct or a decision.
rationalize
verbTo offer a seemingly reasonable explanation, sometimes to justify questionable conduct.
vindicate
verbTo clear from blame or demonstrate that a position was justified.
Clear from blame
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