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
This category, as in TikTok, includes regulations where there is a content-neutral justification.
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Mark Temnycky, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
And Musk gave himself a personal loudspeaker by purchasing Twitter and turning it into X, while complementing his freedom-of-speech justification behind the purchase with political investments into Trump’s 2024 campaign.
—Maximo Bratter, Sun Sentinel, 30 June 2025
The original became a sleeper hit with $180 million worldwide, which explains the studio’s justification for the follow-up film set around the scream queen who became a meme queen.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 29 June 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in Moscow on June 23 and said there was no justification for the U.S. attack and called aggression against Iran groundless.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 25 June 2025
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Mark Temnycky, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
And Musk gave himself a personal loudspeaker by purchasing Twitter and turning it into X, while complementing his freedom-of-speech justification behind the purchase with political investments into Trump’s 2024 campaign.
—Maximo Bratter, Sun Sentinel, 30 June 2025
The original became a sleeper hit with $180 million worldwide, which explains the studio’s justification for the follow-up film set around the scream queen who became a meme queen.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 29 June 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in Moscow on June 23 and said there was no justification for the U.S. attack and called aggression against Iran groundless.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for justification
Noun
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For the artist, every appearance is an excuse to adorn herself with beautiful pieces.—
Jessica Scemama,
Glamour,
6 July 2025
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National French Fry Day is observed on July 11, and this is a great excuse to try fries in some unexpected and delicious new ways.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
Noun
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There’s a reason Mexico is one of the most coveted destinations to visit in Latin America—and why the best hotels in Mexico City are an excellent place to start immersing yourself in the culture.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
13 July 2025
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But there’s an obvious reason the hotel keeps the interiors somewhat understated.—
Hannah Freedman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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“Justification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/justification. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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