excuse (someone) to (do something)

Translations
позволить (кому-то) (сделать что-то)
He excused himself to leave the meeting early.
Он позволил себе уйти с собрания пораньше.
Definitions
To provide a justification or reason for someone to engage in a particular action or behavior, often implying that the action may not be typically acceptable or is being overlooked.