A white-collar offender admits that he/she did something wrong, but denies having full responsibility for the action. This is an example of:

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Excusing their behavior refers to the act of admitting wrongdoing, but claiming that there were external circumstances or factors that contributed to the action, therefore reducing the offender's responsibility for their behavior. This is different from distorting the truth, which involves lying or misrepresenting information, and justifying their behavior, which involves attempting to prove that the action was morally or legally justified.

A White-Collar Offender Admits That He/she Did Something Wrong, but Denies