justified

Meanings

• adjective

  having been made or deemed just or right; lawful or valid; correct and proper.

• verb

  give a reason or cause for; defend or justify an action or belief.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪd/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

unjustified

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with justified
advised , devised , misguided , surprised , victimized

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Variants

List of all variants of justified that leads to same result
justified , justifier , justifiers , justifies , justify , justifying

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Forms

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justifiably, justifier, justifies, justifying

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Etymology

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from Old French justifier, from juste just, right, from Latin justus, from iustus, from ius law, right, from jeu to play, from past participle of jacere to throw

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Trivia

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1. The term 'justified' is used over 100 times in the Bible.

2. The phrase 'justified by faith' is a key concept in Christianity.

3. The term 'justified' was first used in English in the 14th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. moral justification: The idea that an action can be considered morally right or justified, even if it goes against the law or conventional moral standards.

2. legal justification: The idea that an action can be considered lawful or justified under the law, even if it goes against conventional moral standards.

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Culture

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The term 'justified' has been used extensively in literature, philosophy, and law. In literature, it is often used to explore themes of morality and ethics. In philosophy, it is a central concept in discussions of morality and ethics. In law, it is a key concept in criminal and civil law.

How to Memorize "justified"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scale with 'justified' on one side and 'unjustified' on the other. Visualize adding reasons or evidence to the 'justified' side until it outweighs the 'unjustified' side.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'justified' with words like 'right', 'fair', and 'lawful'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Just Is True And Fair' to remember the meaning of 'justified'.

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