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 occupation is trying to mislead the public opinion and create false justifications to cover its premeditated decision to resume its genocide against unarmed civilians; completely disregarding its commitments under the ceasefire agreement.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
The tracking device and its justification are shrouded in mystery.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2025
That connection is the starting point for prejudice: automatic, negative feelings toward a group of people without justification.
—Julia Standefer, The Conversation, 14 Mar. 2025
Trump has had constantly shifting justifications for his threats against Canada.
—The Editors, National Review, 12 Mar. 2025
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
The tracking device and its justification are shrouded in mystery.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2025
That connection is the starting point for prejudice: automatic, negative feelings toward a group of people without justification.
—Julia Standefer, The Conversation, 14 Mar. 2025
Trump has had constantly shifting justifications for his threats against Canada.
—The Editors, National Review, 12 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for justification
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“Justification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/justification. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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