Meaning of justification in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˌdʒəstəfəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/

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1. 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 »
2. 2. a statement in explanation of some action or belief
3. 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 »