The justification



Example: The justification explains reasoning behind decisions

Definition


"The justification" refers to the explanation or reasoning provided to support or defend a decision, action, or belief, clarifying why it is considered appropriate, valid, or necessary in a given context.

Etymology


The term "justification" originates from the Latin word 'justificatio,' which means 'making just or right.' It evolved through Old French 'justification' before entering English, reflecting the process of providing reasons to make something seem fair or legitimate. Did you know? The root 'just' traces back to the Latin 'justus,' meaning 'lawful' or 'fair.'

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"The justification" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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