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how come (informal) why is it that.
make allowance (or allowances) for to be lenient toward (someone) due to knowing and understanding why a certain behavior has occurred; excuse; pardon. [1/2 definitions]
scire facias in law, a judicial writ requiring a party to show cause why a judicial record should not be enforced, repealed, or annulled. [1/2 definitions]
wherefore for what reason; why. [1/2 definitions]
why'd (informal) contracted form of "why did."
why're (informal) contracted form of "why are."
why's (informal) contracted form of "why is."
why've (informal) contracted form of "why have."