justification

n.理由

Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
justification (noun)
1.
the act, process, or state of being by God - justified
2.
a) the act or an instance of - justifying vindication
b) something that - justifies
3.
the process or result of justifying lines of text
Merriam-Webster Online Thesaurus
justification (noun)
an explanation that frees one from fault or blame
SYNONYMS:
alibi, apology, defense, justification, plea, reason
RELATED WORDS:
color, guise, pretense ( pretence), pretext, rationale, rationalization, vindication, whitewash; cop-out, out; acknowledgment ( acknowledgement), atonement, confession; extenuation, palliation
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