justification
Translation
justification, reason, rationale, grounds
Examples
What is your justification for this decision?
What is your justification for this decision?
There is no justification for such behavior.
There is no justification for such behaviour.
He offered a justification for his actions.
He offered a justification for his actions.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) for ((sth.)) justification for (sth.) There is no justification for your behaviour.
in ((noun)) of ((sth.)) in justification of (sth.) He said nothing in justification of his actions.
Similar Words
Synonyms: reason, rationale, explanation, defense
Etymology
From 'justify' + '-ation', a suffix that forms nouns of action. It means 'the action of justifying' or 'a reason that justifies'.
Memory Tips
A 'justification' is the 'action' (-ation) of showing that something is 'just' or right.