Freed from blame or obligation; forgiven or allowed to leave.
From Latin 'excusare' (to free from blame), combining 'ex-' (out of) and 'causa' (cause or accusation). It entered English meaning to overlook a fault or permit someone to depart.
Teachers and parents use excuses to teach responsibility—research shows that kids who are excused without understanding consequences learn less than kids who face logical results, making the word 'excused' more complex than just getting out of trouble!
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