Excuse
Introduction to Excuse
Excuse, explanation offered in the hope of being forgiven or understood. An excuse or justification is offered as a way of either explaining why an act was not the fault of a person or entity, or as a way of mitigating punishment or ridicule for an act by explaining why it was done.” (1)
Profanity, Proof, Excuse
From the book The Clergyman’s Hand-book of Law, about Profanity, Proof, Excuse (1): The profanity must be in the hearing of some person.725 Every time a person profanely swears by taking the name of God in vain is a separate offense.726 The prisoner’s confession is sufficient proof; otherwise the prosecution must show that the offense was committed and some one heard the words.
Drunkenness is no excuse.727 Punishment by fine or imprisonment is not in violation of the constitution of the State or of the United States.728
Resources
Notes and References
- Charles M. Scanlan, The Clergyman’s Hand-book of Law. The Law of Church and Grave (1909), Benziger Brothers, New York, Cincinnati, Chicago
See Also
- Religion
- Church
Resources
Notes and References
- Information about Excuse in the Encarta Online Encyclopedia
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