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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

abstraction, abstract entity go
a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples

communication go
something that is communicated by or to or between people or groups

substance, content, message, subject matter go
what a communication that is about something is about

statement go
a message that is stated or declared

account, explanation go
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

justification go
a statement in explanation of some action or belief

defense, defence, vindication
the justification for some act or belief

noun.communication

3 Subcategories

apology, apologia go
a formal written defense of something you believe in strongly
alibi go
(law) a defense by an accused person purporting to show that he or she could not have committed the crime in question
exculpation, excuse, alibi, self-justification go
a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.