/ ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃn; NAmE / noun
[ U , C ] justification (for sth / doing sth) a good reason why sth exists or is done :
I can see no possible justification for any further tax increases.
He was getting angry—and with some justification .
➡ note at reason
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IDIOMS
- in justification (of sb/sth)