verb
- past tense of excuse; forgave or pardoned someone for a fault or offense
- past tense of excuse; released someone from a duty or requirement
adjective
- officially permitted to be absent or released from an obligation
Examples
- The teacher excused his tardiness because of the traffic jam.
- She was excused from jury duty due to her medical condition.
- The principal excused the students early for the holiday.
- He excused her rude behavior since she was having a difficult day.
- Students with doctor’s notes are excused from physical education.
- The judge excused the witness after her testimony was complete.
- All excused absences must be documented with proper paperwork.