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    Justification (en. Justification)

    ʒystifikasjɔ̃

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Action of justifying something.
    The justification of his actions is necessary to avoid misunderstandings.
    La justification de ses actions est nécessaire pour éviter des malentendus.
    Reason put forward to explain or defend an act.
    His justification was very convincing.
    Sa justification était très convaincante.
    Statement that supports a claim.
    He provided a solid justification for his decision.
    Il a fourni une justification solide pour sa décision.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'justificatio', which means 'the action of making just'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    justification of an act
    Reason given to explain or excuse an act.
    justification d'un acte
    to give a justification
    To provide an explanation or argument.
    donner une justification
    to find justifications for oneself
    To look for reasons to justify one's behaviors.
    se trouver des justifications

    Related Words

    to justify
    To explain or make something conform to a standard.
    justifier
    justifiable
    That can be justified, defensible.
    justifiable
    unjustifiable
    That cannot be justified.
    injustifiable

    Slang Meanings

    Bogus reason
    His justification was a bogus reason.
    Sa justification était une raison bidon.
    Excuse
    He used an excuse for his poor grade.
    Il a utilisé une excuse pour sa mauvaise note.
    Alibi
    His alibi didn’t hold up as a justification.
    Son alibi n'a pas tenu la route en tant que justification.