Kawastuan (en. Justification)
/ka-was-tuan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The truth of the correctness or appropriateness of something.
The correctness of his decision was proven by the evidence.
Ang kawastuan ng kanyang desisyon ay pinatunayan ng mga ebidensya.
A direct explanation that supports an opinion or action.
Governors need justification to pass the new law.
Kailangan ng mga gobernador ang kawastuan upang maipasa ang bagong batas.
Etymology
from the word 'wasto' meaning correct or appropriate.
Common Phrases and Expressions
justification of action
The appropriate reason for an action.
kawastuan ng pagkilos
Related Words
correct
Refers to being right or appropriate.
wasto
Slang Meanings
Everything is right, no problem.
That's just right, everything's perfectly fine!
Kawastuan lang yan, okay na okay ang lahat!
Flawless; perfect.
Your performance earlier was perfect, so impressive!
Kawastuan ang performance mo kanina, ang galing!
Just right; neither too much nor too little.
The size of this dress is just right.
Kawastuan lang ang sukat ng damit na ito.