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justificatory

/ˈdʒʌstɨfəˌkeɪt(ə)ɹi/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to or being the act of providing reasons or rationales; justifying.


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justificatory
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From the Latin word 'justificare' meaning 'to make just, to vindicate, to clear from blame or suspicion'.


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  1. The term 'justificatory' is often used in the context of legal and philosophical debates, but it can also be used more broadly to refer to any reason or explanation given to support a claim or belief.

  2. The word 'justificatory' comes from the Latin word 'justificare', which means 'to make just, to vindicate, to clear from blame or suspicion'.

  3. In philosophy, the concept of justificatory reasoning is a key aspect of epistemology, the study of knowledge and belief.


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  1. argument: An organized series of reasons or facts presented in order to establish a belief or position. A justificatory argument provides reasons or evidence to support a claim.

  2. rationale: A reason or explanation for something, especially one that is put forward to justify a decision or action.


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The term 'justificatory' is often used in legal and philosophical contexts to refer to the process of providing reasons or evidence to support a claim or argument. In literature, the concept of justificatory can be found in various works, such as in the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, where Atticus Finch uses justificatory language to defend Tom Robinson in court.

How to Memorize "justificatory"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a judge in a courtroom making a justificatory argument to a jury, using evidence and facts to support their case.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'justificatory' with the idea of providing reasons or evidence to support a claim or argument.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Justify' to remember the meaning of 'justificatory': J - Just, U - Understand, S - Support, T - Theories, I - In, F - Favor, Y - Your, and T - Thesis.


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