justification

• Substantiv, das den Grund, die Tatsache oder die Erklärung dafür bezeichnet, dass eine Handlung oder Überzeugung vernünftig, notwendig oder richtig ist; auch die Rechtfertigung oder Verteidigung einer Handlung.

A noun referring to a reason, fact, or explanation that shows an action or belief to be reasonable, necessary, or correct.

1. Reason or GroundsB2formal

   A fact, circumstance, or reason that demonstrates an action or decision to be reasonable or necessary.

   Begründung

   • There is no justification for such rude behavior.
   • The company provided a clear justification for the price increase.
   • His actions had no moral justification.

   Synonymebasiscauseexplanationmotiverationalereasonwarrant

2. Explanatory StatementB2formal

   A statement or explanation given to clarify or defend a belief, action, or decision.

   Rechtfertigung

   • She wrote a lengthy justification for her research methods.
   • The manager asked for a written justification of the expenses.
   • His justification for being late was not convincing.

   Synonymeaccountapologydefenseexcuseexplanationrationalereasoningvindicationwarrant

   Antonymeaccusationcondemnationdisproofindictmentrefutation

3. Defense or ExcuseC1formal

   The act of defending, explaining, or making excuses for something through reasoning.

   Rechtfertigung

   • The lawyer's justification of the client's actions was well-argued.
   • He offered a weak justification for his failure to attend.
   • The report provides a thorough justification of the policy change.

   Synonymeapologydefenseexcuseexplanationplearationalerationalizationvindication