noun
- a reason or explanation offered to justify or obtain forgiveness for a fault or offense
- a poor or inadequate example of something
Usage: informal
verb
- to attempt to justify or obtain forgiveness for (a fault or offense)
- to release someone from a duty or obligation
Examples
- He made excuses for being late to the meeting.
- She excuses his behavior because he was stressed.
- That restaurant is no excuse for fine dining.
- The teacher excuses students who have a doctor's note.
- Stop making excuses and take responsibility.
- He excuses himself from the conversation to take a call.
- There are no good excuses for breaking a promise.
- The principal excuses the students from the assembly.