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11apologize — I (Roget s IV) v. Syn. beg pardon, ask pardon, excuse oneself, offer an excuse, atone, ask forgiveness, make amends, make apology for, regret, express regret, give satisfaction, clear oneself, make up, bow to, make reparations for, confess, offer …
12Apologies — Apology A*pol o*gy, n.; pl. {Apologies}. [L. apologia, Gr. ?; ? from + ?: cf. F. apologie. See {Apologetic}.] 1. Something said or written in defense or justification of what appears to others wrong, or of what may be liable to disapprobation;… …
13Apology — A*pol o*gy, n.; pl. {Apologies}. [L. apologia, Gr. ?; ? from + ?: cf. F. apologie. See {Apologetic}.] 1. Something said or written in defense or justification of what appears to others wrong, or of what may be liable to disapprobation;… …
14alibi — I. noun Etymology: Latin, elsewhere, from alius Date: 1743 1. the plea of having been at the time of the commission of an act elsewhere than at the place of commission; also the fact or state of having been elsewhere at the time 2. an excuse… …
15essoin — v. /asoyn/ In old English practice, to present or offer an excuse for not appearing in court on an appointed day in obedience to a summons; to cast an essoin. This was anciently done by a person whom the party sent for that purpose, called an… …
16essoin — v. /asoyn/ In old English practice, to present or offer an excuse for not appearing in court on an appointed day in obedience to a summons; to cast an essoin. This was anciently done by a person whom the party sent for that purpose, called an… …
17Suikoden V — Infobox VG| title = Suikoden V (Genso Suikoden V) developer = Konami Hudson Soft publisher = Konami designer = engine = released = vgrelease|Japan|JP|February 23, 2006 vgrelease|North America|NA|March 21, 2006 vgrelease|European… …
18plead — I. v. n. 1. (Law.) Make an allegation, carry on a suit. 2. Reason, argue, offer reasons, use arguments. 3. Apologize, offer apology or justification, make defence. II. v. a. 1. Allege, offer in excuse. 2. Argue, discuss …
19Plead — Plead, v. t. 1. To discuss, defend, and attempt to maintain by arguments or reasons presented to a tribunal or person having uthority to determine; to argue at the bar; as, to plead a cause before a court or jury. [1913 Webster] Every man should… …
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