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Meaning of excused
The primary meaning of the word "excused" is to officially or formally release someone from a responsibility or obligation.
Etymology of excused
The word "excused" comes from the Old French word "excuser", which is derived from the Latin words "ex" (out) and "cusare" (to accuse)
Historically, the word has been used to describe the act of releasing someone from a responsibility or obligation, and has evolved to include connotations of forgiveness and pardon
Synonyms
pardoned
justified
exempted
released
freed
liberated
acquitted
cleared
vindicated
absolved
condoned
forgiven
spared
reprieved
dismissed
relieved
justified
rationalized
validated
sanctioned
authorized
permitted
allowed
tolerated
justified
excused
justified
cleared
exonerated
exculpated
purged
cleared
discharged
Definitions
- Officially or formally release someone from a responsibility or obligation
- Forgive or pardon someone for a mistake or wrongdoing
- Release someone from a duty or task
Usage Examples
- The student was excused from class due to illness
- The judge excused the jury from deliberating over the weekend
- The company excused the employee from attending the meeting due to a family emergency
Antonyms
condemned
punished
penalized
sentenced
convicted
guilty
culpable
blameworthy
responsible
accountable
charged
accused
liable
obligated
bound
committed
required
forced
compelled
coerced
pressured