justify /jusˈti-fī/

1. To prove or show to be just, right or reasonable
2. To vindicate
3. To show adequate reason or grounds for (one's action) (law)
4. To absolve
5. To punish, esp to hang (obsolete)
6. To adjust by spacing to form an even right margin (printing; computing)

justifiabilˈity noun

jusˈtifiable (or /-fīˈ/) adjective

That may be justified or defended

jusˈtifīableness (or /-fīˈ/) noun

jusˈtifīably (or /-fīˈ/) adverb

justification /jus-ti-fi-kāˈshən/ noun

1. The act of justifying
2. Something which justifies
3. Vindication
4. Absolution
5. A plea showing sufficient reason for an action (law)

jusˈtificātive or justificatory /jus-tifˈi-kə-tə-ri, jusˈti-fi-kā-tə-ri or -kāˈ/ adjective

Having power to justify

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