Justification
/dʒˌʌstəfəˈkeɪʃən/
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Definition
(noun) A reason, explanation, or excuse which someone believes provides convincing, morally acceptable support for behavior or for a belief or occurrence.
Sentence Examples
Their pseudo-scientific rhetoric serves as justification for America's imperialist foreign policy.
He was punished with justification.
CEFR Practice Quiz
There is no ____ for his rude behavior, and he should apologize to everyone who was offended by it.