justifier

/ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪər/
noun
  1. A person or thing that provides a reason or excuse for something.
    • He was always a justifier for his friend's bad behavior.
    • The report served as a justifier for the new policy.
    • She didn't want to be seen as a justifier of unfair practices.
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