justification

Meanings

• noun

  the act of justifying or the state of being justified, especially by an appeal or act in one's favor

• noun

  a reason or explanation that makes something right or acceptable

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Antonyms

condemnation , conviction

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with justification
apothecary , jubilee , library , victory

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Variants

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justification , justifications , self-justification , self-justifications , in justification of , with some justification

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Forms

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justifies, justifying, justification's

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Etymology

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from the Latin word 'iustificare', meaning 'to make right, to justify'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'justification' comes from the Latin word 'iustificare', which means 'to make right'.

2. In computer programming, a 'justification' is the alignment of data in a column.

3. The word 'justify' is also used as a transitive verb, meaning 'to make (an action or decision) reasonable or right, especially by providing evidence or logical reasoning.'

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Related Concepts

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1. argument: An argument is a series of statements, each logically connected to the next, intended to establish a conclusion. Justification often relies on arguments to support a claim or position.

2. evidence: Evidence is any information or object that is used to support a claim or argument. Justification often relies on evidence to support a claim or position.

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Culture

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Justification is a concept that has been used extensively in various fields such as law, philosophy, and religion. In law, justification is a defense that can be used to excuse a person from criminal liability. In philosophy, justification refers to the process of providing reasons or evidence to support a belief or action. In religion, justification is the act of being declared righteous by God.

How to Memorize "justification"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scale, with justification on one side and reasons or evidence on the other. Justification is the act of tipping the scale in your favor by providing reasons or evidence.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'justification' with the idea of making something right or acceptable.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'JUST' to remember the definition of justification: 'Justification is the act of making something right or acceptable.'

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