ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Excusable

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Excusable is an adjective meaning Possible to excuse; worthy of being excused.

Meaning

Possible to excuse; worthy of being excused.

More Meanings

  1. (law, specifically) Describing an illegal act that was committed involuntarily, for example under false information or because of a faulty device. Distinguished from justifiable, describing an illegal act that was intentional but justified for other reasons.

Example Sentences

excusable reason

Synonyms for excusable

Depending on context, synonyms include forgivable, pardonable, venial, justifiable.

Antonyms for excusable

Common opposites include inexcusable.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include pardonable, forgivable, venial, justifiable, excuseable, exculpable.

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