Shift blame to another Crossword Clue
11 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, May 4, 2010 · 24-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, May 4, 2010.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 4, 2010 · 24-Across · 11 letters
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What does this clue mean?
To transfer responsibility or blame from oneself onto another; to absolve oneself of concern for a given matter by claiming to lack authority or jurisdiction.
verb
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