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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Meredith Hankins, a legal expert at the Natural Resources Defense Council, told AFP the two moves had contradictory legal justifications.
From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 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
Yet a large central-bank balance sheet became the norm only as recently as 2008, and the justifications for the policy keep shifting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 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
He thought of several justifications for his letters, for he always felt a great need to write to his friend when he was bewildered or sad.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
