acceptable explanation
noun phraseUK /əkˈseptəbl ˌekspləˈneɪʃn/
US /əkˈseptəbl ˌekspləˈneɪʃn/
A reason that is good enough for people to understand and agree with.
The teacher said his acceptable explanation for being late was that the bus broke down.
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2. A statement that meets the standards required by a rule or authority.
The company gave an acceptable explanation of the delay to the regulators.
3. A clarification that listeners find believable and sufficient.
Her acceptable explanation helped the team move past the misunderstanding.
4. A justification that satisfies a customer or client.
The airline offered an acceptable explanation for the canceled flight.