Justification

/d‍ʒˌʌstɪfɪkˈe‍ɪʃən/

/ˌdʒəstəfəˈkeɪʃən/

Justification

something (such as a fact or circumstance) that shows an action to be reasonable or necessary

a statement in explanation of some action or belief

the act of defending or explaining or making excuses for by reasoning

Examples

1. Culture provides the justifications for violence.

2. This requires more justification.

3. Your justification was very strong.

4. That justification is the downside.