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excused

/ɛɡˈzʌsd/ verb · British & US
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What does excused mean?

verb

To be forgiven or released from an obligation or responsibility, or to be excused from a duty or task. To make an excuse or explanation for something.

Example

"She excused herself from the meeting to attend to a personal matter."

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