Meaning of justification in English

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Noun
justification
Definitions
1. something (such as a fact or circumstance) that shows an action to be reasonable or necessary
Examples
- « he considered misrule a justification for revolution »
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2. a statement in explanation of some action or belief
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3. the act of defending or explaining or making excuses for by reasoning
Examples
- « the justification of barbarous means by holy ends- H.J.Muller »
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