To justify
Example: He tried to justify his decision to the teacher clearly.
Definition
"To justify" means to provide valid reasons or explanations that show an action, decision, or belief is reasonable, acceptable, or morally right. In philosophy, it often involves offering logical evidence or arguments to support a claim or behavior.
Etymology
The word "to justify" comes from the Latin 'justificare,' which combines 'justus' meaning 'just' or 'right' and 'facere' meaning 'to make.' It literally means 'to make just.' Did you know? The term evolved through Old French 'justifier' before entering English in the late Middle Ages, reflecting its long-standing role in law and moral reasoning.
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"To justify" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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