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1.
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informal
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To politely decline an invitation, request, or responsibility; to ask to be excused from participating or attending.
2.
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neutral
formal
To plead to be excused from blame, punishment, or an obligation; to ask for forgiveness or mercy that excuses one from a duty or consequence.
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