Excusing
Excusing is the act of providing a reason or justification intended to reduce blame or liability for an action, or to seek leniency in a given situation. The term derives from Latin excusare “to free from blame,” through Old French and Middle English. In everyday language, people excuse behavior by pointing to extenuating circumstances, such as illness, stress, or miscommunication.
Socially, excusing can function as a pragmatic strategy to maintain relationships and avoid conflict. It may
Legal and organizational contexts use “excused” to indicate exemption from duties or sanctions due to valid
In linguistics and discourse, “excuse” includes mediating acts such as “Excuse me” to request attention or preface
Critically, excusing does not always absolve responsibility and can influence judgments about trust and credibility. Related