Justification

/ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ noun

Definition

the action of showing something to be right or reasonable

Etymology

from Latin justificare, from justus (just) + facere (to make)

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Just like a good lawyer, justification makes your case!

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