Definition of "excusing" []

• Present participle of excuse. (verb)

Wiktionary.org : Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License

• "In my view, the notions that you espouse are the ultimate in excusing irresponsible conduct."
• "Here, perhaps, the entire lack of common-sense on the part of the hero would serve rather as a warning than a stimulating example, but the conduct of the wife in excusing the errors of her foolish husband is a model of resourcefulness."
• "I had great difficulty in excusing myself from being of the party, which would have given me very serious concern."