justification

word

Definition

A justification is a reason or explanation that makes something seem acceptable or right.

Usage & Nuances

Formal and often used in academic, legal, or official contexts. Common phrases include 'provide justification', 'no justification for', and 'justification of actions'. Not the same as 'excuse' (which suggests a weak or personal explanation).

Spanish: justificación - motivo (razón) - defensa (explicación)Portuguese (BR): justificativa - justificativa (motivo) - defesa (explicação)Portuguese (PT): justificação - motivo (razão) - defesa (explicação)Chinese (Simplified): 理由 - 辩解 - 正当理由 Chinese (Traditional): 理由 - 辯解 - 正當理由 Hindi: औचित्य - कारण (सपष्टिकरण)Arabic: مبرر - سبب (تفسير) - تبرير Bengali: যুক্তি - যৌক্তিকতা Russian: оправдание - обоснование Japanese: 正当化 - 根拠 Vietnamese: sự biện minh - sự biện hộ Korean: 정당화 - 근거 Turkish: gerekçe Urdu: جواز - توجیہ Indonesian: pembenaran - justifikasi

Example Sentences

He gave a clear justification for his decision.

basic

There is no justification for cheating.

basic

Can you give a justification for your actions?

basic

His only justification was that he was tired.

natural

I don't think that's a good justification for being late.

natural

She wrote a long email as a justification for her mistake.

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