Vocabulary Entry

justification

|noun • verb

noun

The action of showing something to be right or reasonable.

Example Sentences

"The argument provided a solid justification for her actions."

"His justification for being late was accepted by the manager."

"The study served as a justification for changing the current policy."

verb

Example Sentences

"He attempted to justify his decision with several data points."

"She couldn't justify the expense without further evidence."

"It's difficult to justify such high prices in this economy."