justification
noun
a reason, fact, circumstance, or explanation that justifies or defends.
justifications
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pluralof justification.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Since then, the project’s scope—and the administration’s justifications for it—have expanded dramatically.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
The stewards' justifications for these two different incidents were based on a number of factors, many related to the Formula 1 drivers' guidelines.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
But unlike Ness, who did have real crime to deal with, the justifications Vance and Miller deploy are baseless nonsense.
From Salon ● Jun. 5, 2026
Even so, Muzaffar Chishti of the Migration Policy Institute said that the executive branch has vast discretion in immigration law, particularly when invoking national security justifications, and defense attorneys may face an uphill battle.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
The reasons and justifications change over time, as each new caste system reflects and adapts to changes in the social, political, and economic context.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
