Giustificare
Example: Non posso giustificare il ritardo senza una buona ragione.
Definition
"Giustificare" means to provide a valid reason or explanation for an action, event, or condition, often to prove it is acceptable or necessary. For example, in the phrase 'Non posso giustificare il ritardo senza una buona ragione,' it refers to explaining or defending a delay.
Etymology
The word "giustificare" comes from the Latin 'justificare,' which combines 'justus' meaning 'just' or 'right' and 'facere' meaning 'to make.' Did you know? This root also gave rise to the English word 'justify,' sharing the same sense of making something right or acceptable.
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