excusable

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English

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Etymology

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From Old French escusable, from Latin excusabilis.

Adjective

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excusable (comparative more excusable, superlative most excusable)

  1. Possible to excuse; worthy of being excused.
    Synonyms: forgivable, pardonable, venial
  2. (law, specifically) Describing an illegal act that was committed involuntarily, for example under false information or because of a faulty device. Distinguished from justifiable, describing an illegal act that was intentional but justified for other reasons.

Antonyms

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Translations

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French

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Etymology

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From excuser +‎ -able.

Adjective

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excusable (plural excusables)

  1. excusable, pardonable

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