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explanation

/ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/ noun A2
  1. The act or process of explaining. (countable, uncountable) · The explanation was long and drawn-out.
  2. Something that explains or makes understandable. (countable, uncountable) · An explanation for the UFO sightings was easily found.
  3. A resolution of disputed points pursuant to discussion; a mutual clarification of disputed points; reconciliation. (countable, uncountable)

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Mercédès, however, paid no heed to this explanation of her lover’s arrest.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 35 · C1
She couldn’t be left at Bright River anyhow, no matter what mistake had been made, so all questions and explanations might as well be deferred until he was safely back at Green Gables.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 15 · C1
No doubt he would have told us so had his letter of explanation been written.
The Valley of Fear, p. 8 · C1
“We are forbidden to give you any explanation.” Dantès, trained in discipline, knew that nothing would be more absurd than to question subordinates, who were forbidden to reply; and so he remained silent.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 72 · C1

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