Justification: meaning, definitions and examples

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justification

[ ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən ]

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in reasoning

The act of justifying; showing something to be right or just. It can also refer to a reason or explanation that makes something seem right or reasonable.

Synonyms

explanation, reasoning, validation

Examples of usage

Her justification for quitting her job was the toxic work environment.
The professor asked for a justification for the late submission of the assignment.

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in typography

The alignment of text along the left and right margins in a document.

Synonyms

alignment, arrangement, formatting

Examples of usage

The text had proper justification, making it easier to read.
The justification of the paragraphs made the document look more professional.

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in law

A good reason for doing something, especially if it is based on accepted standards or authority.

Synonyms

grounds, rationale

Examples of usage

The lawyer presented a strong justification for his client's actions.
There needs to be a legal justification for the search.

Translations

Translations of the word "justification" in other languages:

🇵🇹 justificação

🇮🇳 औचित्य

🇩🇪 Rechtfertigung

🇮🇩 pembenaran

🇺🇦 виправдання

🇵🇱 usprawiedliwienie

🇯🇵 正当化

🇫🇷 justification

🇪🇸 justificación

🇹🇷 gerekçe

🇰🇷 정당화

🇸🇦 تبرير

🇨🇿 ospravedlnění

🇸🇰 ospravedlnenie

🇨🇳 正当化

🇸🇮 opravičilo

🇮🇸 réttlæting

🇰🇿 ақтау

🇬🇪 გამართლება

🇦🇿 əsaslandırma

🇲🇽 justificación

Word origin

The word 'justification' comes from the Latin word 'justificatio', which means 'act of justifying'. It has been used in English since the 14th century. The concept of justification has been important in various fields such as philosophy, law, and typography, where it denotes the act of proving or showing something to be right or reasonable.