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JUSTIFIED

(adj.sat, adj., verb)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Justified.

How to pronounce justified:

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Justified - as an adjective satellite

Having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins

Justified - as an adjective

Having a justification.

Example: "The act was fully justified."

Of text, arranged on a page or a computer screen such that the left and right ends of all lines within paragraphs are aligned.

Justified - as a verb

To provide an acceptable explanation for.

Example: "How can you justify spending so much money on clothes?"

To be a good, acceptable reason for; warrant.

Example: "Nothing can justify your rude behaviour last night."

To arrange (text) on a page or a computer screen such that the left and right ends of all lines within paragraphs are aligned.

Example: "The text will look better justified."

To absolve, and declare to be free of blame or sin.

To give reasons for one’s actions; to make an argument to prove that one is in the right.

Example: "She felt no need to justify herself for deciding not to invite him."

To prove; to ratify; to confirm.

To show (a person) to have had a sufficient legal reason for an act that has been made the subject of a charge or accusation.

To qualify (oneself) as a surety by taking oath to the ownership of sufficient property.

Example Sentences

"Her actions were justified in self-defense."
"The judge ruled that his behavior was justified."
"Their concerns are justified based on the evidence."
"The company's decision to lay off employees was justified by financial difficulties."
"The anger expressed by the protesters is completely justified."
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Word Game Points

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

JUSTIFIED has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.

Is JUSTIFIED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, justified is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
JUSTIFIED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is JUSTIFIED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, justified is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
JUSTIFIED has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.

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