excusatory
/ɪkˈskjuːzəˌtɔri/
adjective
- Intended to explain or apologize for a fault or mistake; making an excuse.
- The manager's excusatory remarks did not satisfy the angry customer.
- She wrote an excusatory note to the teacher about her missing homework.
- His excusatory tone made it clear he knew he was late.
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