justification

//ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən//
C1Frequency Level 9Formal
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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.

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