| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| defense | argument in support or justification |
| apologies | A reasoned argument or writing in justification of something, typically a theory or religious doctrine |
| invoking | Cite or appeal to (someone or something) as an authority for an action or in support of an argument |
| invoked | Cite or appeal to (someone or something) as an authority for an action or in support of an argument |
| citations | A reference to a former tried case, used as guidance in the trying of comparable cases or in support of an argument |
| brief | to support or defend by argument; endorse |
