C1nounformalacademiclaw
US/ˌdʒʌs.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌdʒʌs.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
a good reason or explanation for something that seems wrong or unusual
In context
There is no justification for treating customers with such rudeness.
The manager asked for a written justification of the extra costs.
The mayor offered a clear justification for his decision, pointing to falling crime rates.
Words that go with justification
noun + preposition
- justification forThere is little justification for such a high price.
verb + noun
- provide justificationYou must provide justification for every expense.
- offer a justificationHe offered no justification for his rudeness.
- lack justificationThe claim seems to lack any justification.
adjective + noun
- moral justificationShe saw no moral justification for war.
- legal justificationThe police had no legal justification to search the car.
- sufficient justificationIs there sufficient justification for the delay?
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
no justification to treat them badlyCorrect: no justification for treating them badly