To justify
Example: He tried to justify his belief with solid philosophical arguments.
Definition
"To justify" means to provide valid reasons or arguments in support of a belief, action, or decision, demonstrating that it is reasonable, right, or acceptable. In philosophy, to justify often involves offering evidence or logical reasoning to defend a claim or belief.
Etymology
The word "to justify" comes from the Latin word 'justificare,' which combines 'justus' meaning 'just' or 'right' and 'facere' meaning 'to make.' Did you know? The idea behind 'to justify' literally means 'to make just.' This verb entered English through Old French in the late Middle Ages.
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"To justify" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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