justification

CEFRB2

/ˌd͡ʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A reason or explanation that shows an action or decision is reasonable.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The alignment of text to the left margin (left justification), the right margin (right justification), or both margins (full justification).

Examples

  • I can see no possible justification for any further tax increases.

  • Their pseudo-scientific rhetoric serves as justification for America's imperialist foreign policy.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2

Also pronounced

  • /ˌd͡ʒɐstɪfɪˈkæɪʃən/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The forgiveness of sin.

  2. A reason, explanation, or excuse which someone believes provides convincing, morally acceptable support for behavior or for a belief or occurrence.

More examples

In context

  • He was punished with justification.

  • […] to articulate a common understanding of our justification by God’s grace through faith in Christ.

Antonyms

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Origin

noun

From Middle English justificacioun, justification, from Middle French justification, from Late Latin iustificationem, justificationem < iustificatio, from iustifico, from Latin iustus.