justification

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Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

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Definition

  1. noun something (such as a fact or circumstance) that shows an action to be reasonable or necessary
  2. noun a statement in explanation of some action or belief
  3. noun the act of defending or explaining or making excuses for by reasoning; - H.J.Muller

Etymology

From Middle English justificacioun, justification, from Middle French justification, from Late Latin iustificationem, justificationem < iustificatio, from iustifico, from Latin iustus.

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