Definition of Justification

an explanation of how something is reasonable or correct

Examples of Justification in a sentence

Phillip was fired when he was unable to offer justification for his repeated tardiness to work.  

When the state government decided to close several public libraries, it used budget cuts as its justification.  

There is no justification for police brutality against an unarmed man.  

Although the defendant confessed to the murder, he refused to offer any justification for his actions.  

The government used the acts of terrorism abroad as justification for the raised terror alert.  

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