The act of excusing someone; a dismissal from a duty or requirement, often used in legal or administrative contexts.
From excuse + -al (Latin -alis). While less common than 'excuse,' this noun form emphasizes the formal act of being excused, particularly in procedural or official contexts.
In jury duty, an excusal is not a conviction or judgment—it's the bureaucratic acknowledgment that you shouldn't serve, and courts have specific procedures for excusals that protect people's right to avoid undue hardship.
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