To justify
Example: It is hard to justify his actions without knowing the full story.
Definition
"To justify" means to show or prove that an action, belief, or decision is reasonable, right, or acceptable, especially in a moral or logical context. For example, it is hard to justify his actions without knowing the full story.
Etymology
The word "to justify" comes from the Latin 'justificare,' which means 'to make just or righteous.' It combines 'justus' (just) and 'facere' (to make). Did you know? The term originally had a strong legal and moral sense, reflecting the idea of making something fair or right.
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"To justify" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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