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Excusable

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Context MattersPlay
Consider the situation to decide if something is excusable. Context like illness or accidents often validates the excuse. SlideHis absence from the meeting was excusable due to a family emergency.
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Severity LevelsPlay
Not all mistakes are excusable. More serious ones might not be forgivable, even with good reasons. SlideCheating on the test is not excusable, unlike arriving late.
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Temporary AcceptancePlay
'Excusable' suggests a one-time forgiveness. It may not apply if the behavior repeats. SlideForgetting your homework once is excusable, but don't make it a habit.