ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Excusive

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Excusive is an adjective meaning Serving as an excuse; exculpatory.

Meaning

Serving as an excuse; exculpatory.

Example Sentences

[D]oes military necessity accept or justify prima facie unlawful conduct, or excuse those responsible? A related issue, though not addressed here, is whether necessity and military necessity are two distinct notions under international humanitarian law and, if so, whether the former performs exceptional, justificatory, or excusive functions; […]

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include exculpative, exculpatory, exculpable, excuseable, exclusory, excusable.

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