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inexcusable

adjective/ˌɪnɪkˈskjuːzəb(ə)l/

B2CEFR level
40/100Rarity: uncommon
TechnicalRegister

Not capable of being justified or explained away.

The deliberate diversion of materials was an inexcusable breach for which no clause offered relief.

Similar: indefensible, unjustifiable

Topic: Contracts in Legal English

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