JUSTIFIED


Meaning of JUSTIFIED in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ dʒʌstɪfaɪd ]

1.

If you describe a decision, action, or idea as justified , you think it is reasonable and acceptable.

In my opinion, the decision was wholly justified.

ADJ

2.

If you think that someone is justified in doing something, you think that their reasons for doing it are good and valid.

He’s absolutely justified in resigning. He was treated shamefully.

ADJ : v-link ADJ in -ing

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