Thesaurus results for JUSTIFICATION

justification

noun

ˌjə-stə-fə-ˈkā-shən

Definition of justification next

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 My problem is that the security concerns behind the ban don’t really make sense, and the regulations seem to unnecessarily target DJI beyond the justifications given. —

Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 12 June 2026 But in 2023, Kenya’s government began evicting them again, citing a new justification. —

Buket Altınçelep, The Conversation, 12 June 2026 While doomers cite the energy demands of artificial intelligence as a justification to oppose construction of data centers, General Motors and Ford see a business opportunity. —

Editorial Board, Washington Post, 12 June 2026 Judge Roach included a legal advisory on self-defense justification in the jury’s instructions. —

Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for justification

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Immigration advocates and lawyers said the hurricane season is just an excuse and not the real reason why the detainees have been transferred.

— Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
While player welfare is a real concern with temperatures expected to exceed 90 F (32 C) in the hottest World Cup venues, some say the hydration breaks are just an excuse for broadcasters to go to commercials in the middle of the game.

— CBS News, CBS News, 18 June 2026