justification

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Noun

justification

1. A reason, explanation, or excuse which provides convincing, morally acceptable support for behavior or for a belief or occurrence.
2. (typography) The alignment of text to the left margin (left justification), the right margin (right justification), or both margins (full justification).

Antonyms

• conviction
• condemnation

Related terms

• justify
• acquittal
• exculpation

Translations

• French: justification
• German: Rechtfertigung, Begründung
• Italian: giustificazione, ragione, spiegazione, scusa
• Portuguese: justificativa, justificação
• Russian: оправда́ние
• Spanish: justificación

Translations

• German: Ausrichtung, Blocksatz (print), Zeilenfall
• Italian: giustificazione
• Portuguese: justificação
• Russian: выра́внивание
• Spanish: justificación

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