justification
nounattested in dialogue
- Canada//ˌd͡ʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən//
- Australia//ˌd͡ʒɐstɪfɪˈkæɪʃən//
- New Zealand//ˌd͡ʒɐstəfəˈkæɪʃən//
A reason, explanation, or excuse which someone believes provides convincing, morally acceptable support for behavior or for a belief or occurrence.
noun
- 1
A reason, explanation, or excuse which someone believes provides convincing, morally acceptable support for behavior or for a belief or occurrence.
The growing use of social media to spread anger and dissent in the Arab world has been hailed by western governments as one of the chief justifications for a completely unfettered internet. The US is reportedly funding the secret rollout of technology in Iran in an effort to undermine internet censors in the country.
- 2
The forgiveness of sin.
[…] to articulate a common understanding of our justification by God’s grace through faith in Christ.
- 3
The alignment of text to the left margin (left justification), the right margin (right justification), or both margins (full justification).
Etymology
From Middle English justificacioun, justification, from Middle French justification, from Late Latin iustificationem, justificationem < iustificatio, from iustifico, from Latin iustus.
Forms
- plural
- justifications
justification · A reason, explanation, or excuse which someone believes provides convincing, morally acceptable support for behavior or for a belief or occurrence.
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