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past exonerative
Noun
Japanese Meaning
非謝罪的謝罪（例：「mistakes were made」など）の一形態として、過去形と受動態を用い、話し手が故意性や責任を回避するための表現様式を示す言葉
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The notional past tense of non-apology apologies like mistakes were made
, in which a speaker uses the passive voice (and past tense) and careful wording to avoid imputing intent or blame for a failure.
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past exonerative
The CEO's statement was a classic past exonerative: 'Mistakes were made, and steps are being taken to prevent a recurrence.'
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The CEO's statement was a classic past exonerative: 'Mistakes were made, and steps are being taken to prevent a recurrence.'
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