excuse
The origin and history of excuse.
Etymology
From Old French excuser, from Latin excusare, "to free from blame" — ex- plus causa ("charge, cause").
The origin and history of excuse.
From Old French excuser, from Latin excusare, "to free from blame" — ex- plus causa ("charge, cause").
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