Justificar
Example: Ela tentou justificar sua ausência na reunião importante ontem.
Definition
"Justificar" means to provide valid reasons or explanations for an action, decision, or belief, often to show that it is reasonable or acceptable. For example, in philosophy, one might justify their absence from an important meeting by explaining the circumstances.
Etymology
The word "justificar" comes from the Latin word 'justificare,' which means 'to make just' or 'to justify.' It combines 'justus' meaning 'just' or 'fair' with 'facere' meaning 'to make.' Did you know? The concept of justification has been crucial in philosophy and law for centuries.
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