Excuse
Excuse noun - An explanation that frees one from fault or blame.
Foundation and excuse are semantically related in reason topic. In some cases you can use "Foundation" instead a noun "Excuse".
Foundation
Foundation noun - A public organization with a particular purpose or function.
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Excuse and foundation are semantically related in reason topic. Sometimes you can use "Excuse" instead a noun "Foundation", if it concerns topics such as justification.
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SCP-732 turns Foundation documents into bad fanfic, which makes for a handy excuse for the periodic Sue-purges.
Source: Parody Sue - However, moved by this, he sets up a foundation based on the money from his legitimate earnings and the accrued interest to pay back all the victims of his crimes, though admitting it is still no excuse.
- These hidden feelings, even if they have no canon foundation initially, allow 'subtext' which gives fandom the excuse to absolve them of responsibility for their various beatings and emotional attacks.
Source: Analysis / Nickelodeon
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