excusatory
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of excusatory
1400–50; late Middle English < Medieval Latin excūsātōrius, equivalent to Late Latin excūsā ( re ) to excuse + -tōrius -tory 1
Example Sentences
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"I'm gaein' ower the water to speir efter Alec," was the excusatory rejoinder.
From Alec Forbes of Howglen by MacDonald, George
Substance of a letter excusatory from Mr. Lovelace.
From Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 2 by Richardson, Samuel
One sees a twinge of conscience in the clause in parentheses, as excusatory of themselves to posterity.
From Women of America Woman: In all ages and in all countries Vol. 10 (of 10) by Larus, John Rouse
Probably you will hear of my excusatory reply.
From Letters of Franz Liszt -- Volume 2 from Rome to the End by Bache, Constance
The really excusatory causes are such as are grounded in what is just.
From The Delights of Wisdom Pertaining to Conjugial Love by Swedenborg, Emanuel
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