valid excuse

Translations
уважительная причина
She had a valid excuse for not attending the event.
У неё была уважительная причина не посещать мероприятие.
Definitions
A valid excuse is a reason or justification that is considered acceptable or reasonable for not fulfilling an obligation or for a particular behavior, often recognized by others as legitimate.
Words
excuse

noun
оправдание
valid

adjective
действительный