justification — a good reason or explanation for something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a good reason or explanation for something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- His justification for eating ice cream for breakfast was 'It contains milk, so it's basically cereal.'
- The company's justification for the price increase was rising production costs.
- She demanded justification for why her cat needed its own Instagram account.
justification
NOUN[/ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/]
a good reason or explanation for something
The manager offered a justification for his decision after employees misunderstood his plan.
The lawyer presented convincing evidence as the justification for his client's actions in court. (JUST + IF + YOU → "Just if you can explain.")
The CEO's justification was followed by a clarification of the misunderstanding and the rectification of the public's concerns.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin justificare, meaning 'to make just or righteous.' The term combines justus (just, righteous) and facere (to make, do), originally describing the process of making something lawful, valid, or morally sound.
Breakdown
justus (just, righteous) + facere (to make, do) + -ation (noun suffix forming abstract nouns). The suffix -ation converts the Latin verb into an English noun denoting the act or process of justification.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His justification for eating ice cream for breakfast was 'It contains milk, so it's basically cereal.'”
“The company's justification for the price increase was rising production costs.”
“She demanded justification for why her cat needed its own Instagram account.”
“The government provided no justification for the new tax policy.”
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