Excusable
adj
adj ·4 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Possible to excuse; worthy of being excused.
"excusable reason"
- 2 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. specifically
Adjective
- 1 easily excused or forgiven wordnet
- 2 capable of being overlooked wordnet
Example
More examples"A few days would have been excusable, but you are in arrears for 10 days."
Etymology
From Old French escusable, from Latin excusabilis.