justification
/ˌd͡ʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: 3.83 in modern English
25
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
5
Syllables
10
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A reason, explanation, or excuse which someone believes provides convincing, morally acceptable support for behavior or for a belief or occurrence.
Countable
Example Sentences
- "The growing use of social media to spread anger and dissent in the Arab world has been hailed by western governments as one of the chief justifications for a completely unfettered internet. The US is reportedly funding the secret rollout of technology in Iran in an effort to undermine internet censors in the country."
- "[…] to articulate a common understanding of our justification by God’s grace through faith in Christ."
Etymology
From Middle English justificacioun, justification, from Middle French justification, from Late Latin iustificationem, justificationem < iustificatio, from iustifico, from Latin iustus.
Origin
Word Breakdown
- Root: *dʰeh₁-, justificacioun, justification, iustificationem, iustus
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˌd͡ʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
- British English: /ˌd͡ʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/