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justification

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of justification

an explanation that frees one from fault or blame

offered a weak justification for why he was so late

Synonyms of justification

alibi, apology, defense, excuse, plea, reason

Words Related to justification

color, guise, pretense (or pretence), pretext, rationale, rationalization, vindication, whitewash

acknowledgment (or acknowledgement), atonement, confession

extenuation, palliation

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