noun#7,927 by frequency
justification
/ˌd͡ʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
A reason, explanation, or excuse which someone believes provides convincing, morally acceptable support for behavior or for a belief or occurrence; The forgiveness of sin
- plural
- justifications
Meanings
- 1
A reason, explanation, or excuse which someone believes provides convincing, morally acceptable support for behavior or for a belief or occurrence
I need no justification for my actions.
Tatoeba · mailohilohi · CC BY 2.0 FR
The justification is worse than the act.
Tatoeba · Nylez · CC BY 2.0 FR
- 2
The forgiveness of sin
- 3
The alignment of text to the left margin (left justification), the right margin (right justification), or both margins (full justification)rare