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- pronunciation:
- juh
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| definition 1: |
something that explains, justifies, or defends, as an explanation or supporting evidence.
She cited his cruelty to her as justification for her violent action against him.You make a strong claim in your first paragraph, but you don't provide much justification for it.- similar words:
- alibi, apology, cause, defense, excuse, explanation, plea, rationale, warrant
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| definition 2: |
the act of justifying or state of being justified.
- similar words:
- excuse
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| related words: |
absolution, foundation, mission, occasion |
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