excusatory

adjective

ex·​cu·​sa·​to·​ry ik-ˈskyü-zə-ˌtȯr-ē How to pronounce excusatory (audio)
: making or containing excuse

Word History

First Known Use

1535, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of excusatory was in 1535

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“Excusatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/excusatory. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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