justify

Length / number of characters: 7
Number of words: 1

let off the hook
defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
To prove
show to be reasonable or provide adequate ground for
show to be right by providing justification or proof
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To prove or show to be just
To pronounce free from guilt or blame
To treat as if righteous and just
To make even or true, as lines of type, by proper spacing
To form an even surface or true line with something else
To take oath to the ownership of property sufficient to qualify one´s self as bail or surety

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