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JUSTIFICATION

(noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Justification.

Justification - as a noun

Something (such as a fact or circumstance) that shows an action to be reasonable or necessary

Example: "He considered misrule a justification for revolution"

A statement in explanation of some action or belief

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
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Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of defending or explaining or making excuses for by reasoning

Example: "The justification of barbarous means by holy ends"

Example Sentences

"His justification for lying was that he was protecting his friend."
"The company provided a detailed justification for their decision to lay off employees."
"She couldn't find any justification for his rude behavior."
"The lawyer presented a strong justification for his client's actions."
"The committee sought a justification for increasing the budget."
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Word Game Points

Is JUSTIFICATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, justification is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

JUSTIFICATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 25.

Is JUSTIFICATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, justification is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
JUSTIFICATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 30.

Is JUSTIFICATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, justification is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
JUSTIFICATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 29.

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