Related Clues:

• Cop out? Former case of sabotage keeps copper in
• Previous lines of waiters said "pardon"
• Don't punish defence
• Apology
• Plea; let off
• Grant exemption
• Overlook old partner, Rod, holding spades
• A self-justification
• Cold got by you and me in river -- what's the justification?
• Forgive former partner with drug when copper's involved
• Divorcee prompt to accept solicitor's first defence
• Grounds close to Marylebone ten clubs utilise
• Let off; defence
• Apology from former copper, with site vacated
• Old swear-word -- there's no right justification