justification

Definitions

The action of showing something to be right or reasonable.

A good reason or explanation for something that has been done.

The process of aligning text to the margins of a page.

Examples

There is no possible justification for his rude behavior at the meeting.

She provided a detailed justification for the budget increase in her proposal.

Synonyms

rationale grounds defense excuse vindication warrant explanation

Antonyms

accusation indictment condemnation blame censure fault injustice