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оправда́ние — meaning in English

opravdaniye

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English meaning

  • acquittal noun A court decision that a person is not guilty of the crime they were charged with.
  • apology noun A statement expressing regret for a mistake or offense.
  • excuse verb To forgive someone, or overlook a minor fault.
  • exoneration noun An act of disburdening, discharging, or freeing morally from a charge or imputation.
  • explanation noun A statement or account that makes something clear or gives a reason for it.
  • justification noun A reason or explanation that shows an action or belief to be reasonable or acceptable.
  • plea noun An urgent, heartfelt request.
  • rationale noun The set of reasons or logical basis behind a decision or action.
  • vindication noun Proof or evidence that clears someone of blame or confirms that they were right.

Senses

оправда́ние is used for these senses in English:

  • acquittal (legal) A legal decision that someone is not guilty with which they have been charged, or the formal dismissal of a charge by some other legal process. [from 15th c.]
  • apology A formal justification, defence.
  • excuse (countable, uncountable) An explanation designed to avoid or alleviate guilt or negative judgment; a plea offered in extenuation of a fault.
  • explanation A resolution of disputed points pursuant to discussion; a mutual clarification of disputed points; reconciliation.
  • justification (countable) A reason, explanation, or excuse which someone believes provides convincing, morally acceptable support for behavior or for a belief or occurrence.
  • plea An excuse; an apology.
  • plea That which is alleged or pleaded, in defense or in justification.
  • rationale An explanation of the basis or fundamental reasons for something.

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