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Meaning of Justify
to show or prove that something is reasonable or just
Definitions
- To show or prove that something is reasonable or just
- * To demonstrate that something is morally or legally right
- * To provide a good reason or excuse for something
Etymology of Justify
The word "justify" comes from the Old French word "justifier", which is derived from the Latin words "justus" meaning "just" and "facere" meaning "to make"
Historically, the word has been used to describe the act of making something right or just, and has evolved to include a range of meanings related to proof, demonstration, and moral or legal justification
Example Uses
- The company tried to justify the price increase by citing rising production costs
- * She felt that she had to justify her decision to her parents
- * The politician's actions were widely criticized, and he struggled to justify them to the public