Giustificare
Example: Non puoi giustificare il ritardo con scuse banali.
Definition
"Giustificare" means to provide a valid reason or explanation for an action or situation, often to show that it is acceptable or excusable. For example, one might say, "You cannot justify the delay with trivial excuses."
Etymology
The word "giustificare" comes from the Latin 'iustificare,' which means 'to make just or righteous.' It combines 'iustus' (just) and 'facere' (to make). Did you know? The root 'just' is also the origin of the English word 'justify.'
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