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justification

/dʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does justification mean?

noun

The act or process of justifying something, or a reason or explanation that makes something seem reasonable or acceptable. A formal explanation or defense of a decision or action.

Example

"The company provided a detailed justification for the price increase, citing rising costs and market conditions."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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