as in excuse
an explanation that frees one from fault or blame
offered a weak justification for why he was so late
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Recent Examples of justification
The real lessons of Thucydides In today’s context, invoking the Thucydides Trap as a justification for confrontation with China may do more harm than good.
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Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 15 Apr. 2025
What are the present political implications of trying to empathize with Germans under the Nazi regime, to better understand their own justifications for their crimes?
—Joseph Bernstein, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
This administration might use a domestic crisis as even more justification to bypass legislative and judicial oversight.
—Jane Harman, Time, 10 Apr. 2025
Beijing has rejected the justification, arguing that the U.S. should address its own domestic demand.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
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Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 15 Apr. 2025
What are the present political implications of trying to empathize with Germans under the Nazi regime, to better understand their own justifications for their crimes?
—Joseph Bernstein, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
This administration might use a domestic crisis as even more justification to bypass legislative and judicial oversight.
—Jane Harman, Time, 10 Apr. 2025
Beijing has rejected the justification, arguing that the U.S. should address its own domestic demand.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for justification
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With its savory pantry sauce, this dish fits into my favorite genre of weeknight cooking: sauce + veg + protein + an excuse to fire up my Zojirushi.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 May 2025
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Get Together Just Because Birthday parties, holidays, and graduation parties might claim much of your summer calendar, but these days, the trend is to find new excuses to get together.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2025
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The 54-year-old actor alluded that the reason behind the lower offer was due to his near-fatal 2023 snowplow accident that crushed more than 30 bones in his body.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2025
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But the reason why milk became a staple of the American diet was because politicians, farmers, and the dairy industry were quick to jump on board.—
HubSpot,
HubSpot,
2 May 2025
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“Justification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/justification. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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