Justifier



Example: Il faut justifier ses idées avec des exemples clairs.

Definition


"Justifier" means to provide valid reasons or evidence to support or explain an idea, action, or statement. It involves demonstrating the correctness or truth of something, often by presenting clear examples or arguments.

Etymology


The word "justifier" comes from the Old French verb 'justifier', which itself derives from the Latin 'justificare', meaning 'to make just' or 'to declare righteous.' Did you know? The root 'justus' in Latin means 'just' or 'fair,' highlighting the idea of proving fairness or correctness embedded in the word "justifier."

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