Uses as a pretense in order to avoid responsibility Crossword Clue

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PRETENSE (noun)
1. an artful or simulated semblance
2. pretending with intention to deceive
RESPONSIBILITY (noun)
1. a form of trustworthiness; the trait of being answerable to someone for something or being responsible for one’s conduct
2. the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

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