as in excuse
an explanation that frees one from fault or blame
offered a weak justification for why he was so late
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Recent Examples of justification
The sponsor’s memo in the bill’s justification mentions Harvey Weinstein and the reverse of his first conviction as the need for the legislation.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 12 June 2025
Law enforcement officials cited threats to public safety, including property damage and officer injuries, as justification for escalating their tactics.
—Dan Cody, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 June 2025
Is the scale of the protests a valid justification?
—A Martínez, NPR, 9 June 2025
The ruling agrees that the city treated yoga differently than other activities without justification.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 12 June 2025
Law enforcement officials cited threats to public safety, including property damage and officer injuries, as justification for escalating their tactics.
—Dan Cody, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 June 2025
Is the scale of the protests a valid justification?
—A Martínez, NPR, 9 June 2025
The ruling agrees that the city treated yoga differently than other activities without justification.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for justification
Recent Examples of Synonyms for justification
Noun
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Summary Stop making excuses and embrace courage for business growth.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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While the parade honors the Army, some Democrats have accused Trump of using the anniversary as an excuse to mark his birthday, comparing the event to the military parades of autocratic regimes such as Russia and North Korea.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
Noun
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And both have, for different reasons, chosen to confront the very institutions and leaders that have helped sustain their growth.—
Joel Shulman,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Musk vehemently opposes the bill for this reason − after all, wasn't the whole point of DOGE to cut waste and reduce spending?—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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“Justification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/justification. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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