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Justifying: meaning, definitions and examples

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justifying

 

[ ˈdʒʌstəˌfaɪɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

providing reasons

Justifying refers to the act of showing or proving something to be right or reasonable. It often involves explaining the rationale or reasoning behind an action, belief, or decision. Justification is essential in various contexts, such as ethics, law, and personal decisions. When one justifies their actions, they seek to provide a convincing argument that addresses potential objections or criticisms. This process can be crucial for resolving conflicts or gaining acceptance from others.

Synonyms

defending, excusing, explaining, rationalizing

Examples of usage

  • She is justifying her decision to leave early.
  • The lawyer is justifying the defendant’s actions.
  • He couldn't justify his absence from the meeting.
  • The teacher justified the method of assessment.

Translations

Translations of the word "justifying" in other languages:

🇵🇹 justificando

🇮🇳 न्यायसंगत

🇩🇪 rechtfertigend

🇮🇩 membenarkan

🇺🇦 виправдовуючи

🇵🇱 uzasadniając

🇯🇵 正当化する

🇫🇷 justifiant

🇪🇸 justificando

🇹🇷 haklı çıkarma

🇰🇷 정당화하는

🇸🇦 تبرير

🇨🇿 ospravedlňující

🇸🇰 ospravedlňujúci

🇨🇳 辩护

🇸🇮 upravičitev

🇮🇸 réttlæting

🇰🇿 негіздеу

🇬🇪 მართლმადიდებელი

🇦🇿 haqlı çıxarma

🇲🇽 justificando

Etymology

The word 'justifying' stems from the Latin root 'justificare', which means 'to make just or righteous'. It combines 'justus', meaning 'just', with 'facere', meaning 'to do' or 'to make'. This term evolved through Old French before entering the English language in the 14th century. Initially used in legal contexts to describe the process of defending a judgment or action, its usage has expanded over the centuries to encompass moral, philosophical, and everyday contexts. Justification is often associated with ethical discourse, where individuals seek to provide reasons for their beliefs and actions in order to align them with principles of fairness and truth.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,679, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.