justification

/ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun
  1. A good reason or explanation for an action or belief.
    • The manager asked for a written justification of the extra expenses.
    • She offered a detailed justification for her decision to change jobs.
    • There is no justification for treating people unfairly.
  2. The act of showing something to be right or reasonable.
    • The lawyer spent hours on the justification of his client's actions.
    • His apology was a weak justification for breaking the window.
    • Scientific data provided justification for the new safety rules.
  3. In printing or computing, the arrangement of text so that lines are straight on both left and right edges.
    • You can change the text justification from left-aligned to centered.
    • Justification makes the page look neat and professional.
    • The document uses full justification, so all lines are the same length.
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