意味(日本語)

許す、釈明 ◇ex＋causa(＝問責)

語源

• caus, -cus- : L.causa n = (原因); L.causare v.

意味(英語)

• (verb-transitive) To explain (a fault or an offense) in the hope of being forgiven or understood: He arrived late and excused his tardiness in a flimsy manner.
• (verb-transitive) To apologize for (oneself) for an act that could cause offense: She excused herself for being late.
• (verb-transitive) To grant pardon to; forgive: We quickly excused the latecomer.
• (verb-transitive) To make allowance for; overlook: Readers must excuse the author's youth and inexperience. See Synonyms at forgive.
• (verb-transitive) To serve as justification for: Brilliance does not excuse bad manners.

例文

• “I find it insulting and his excuse is awfully lame,” she said.