adjective
definition
Having a justification.
example
The act was fully justified.
definition
Of text, arranged on a page or a computer screen such that the left and right ends of all lines within paragraphs are aligned.
verb
definition
To provide an acceptable explanation for.
example
How can you justify spending so much money on clothes?
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To be a good, acceptable reason for; warrant.
example
Nothing can justify your rude behaviour last night.
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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.
definition
To absolve, and declare to be free of blame or sin.
definition
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.
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To prove; to ratify; to confirm.
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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.
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To qualify (oneself) as a surety by taking oath to the ownership of sufficient property.