justification
//ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən//
Noun
justificationSingular
justificationsPlural
1
A reason, explanation, or excuse given to show that an action or belief is reasonable or necessary
He could offer no justification for his actions.
2
The action of showing something to be right or reasonable
He struggled to find justification for his decision.
3
In theology, the act of God declaring a sinner to be righteous through faith in Christ
The doctrine of justification by faith is central to Protestant theology.
4
In typography, the adjustment of text to align evenly along both margins
The justification of the paragraph makes the text look more professional.