- justify one's actions
- пояснювати (або виправдовувати) свій вчинок
English-Ukrainian law dictionary.
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on the defensive — prepared to defend one s actions, ready to justify one s actions … English contemporary dictionary
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excuse oneself — apologize; justify one s actions … English contemporary dictionary
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