Synonyms of justification

justification

noun

ˌjə-stə-fə-ˈkā-shən 

as in excuse

an explanation that frees one from fault or blame

offered a weak justification for why he was so late

Synonyms & Similar Words

• excuse
• reason
• apology
• defense
• plea
• alibi
• rationale
• pretext
• rationalization
• vindication
• confession
• pretense
• acknowledgment
• atonement
• out
• whitewash
• guise
• cop-out
• color
• extenuation
• palliation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of justification

The White House has yet to provide a legal justification for revoking the credentials of the news outlets’ correspondents. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026

And Henderson's insurance would not pay for it, despite the careful justification given by the two specialists treating him. — Arthur Allen, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026

Letby filed a grievance, saying that she had been removed from her job without justification. — Rachel Aviv, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026

In a filing this week, Beatty’s team alleged that the center was citing the ceiling damage as justification for closure, but pointed out that a similar problem in 1977 was addressed without shutting down the center. — Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2026