[ 'dʒʌstɪfʌɪ ]
■ verb ( justifies , ~ing , justified )
1》 prove to be right or reasonable.
↘be a good reason for.
2》 Theology declare or make righteous in the sight of God.
3》 Printing [often as adjective justified ] adjust (text or a line of type) so that the print fills a space evenly or forms a straight edge.
Derivatives
justificatory adjective
justifier noun
Origin
ME: from OFr. justifier , from Christian L. justificare 'do justice to', from L. justus (see just ).