justification

noun

Stress: fourth syllable

Syllables: jus-ti-fi-ca-tion (5)

English Definition

A good reason or explanation for something.

Example Sentence

There is no justification for such violent behavior.

US IPA /ˌdʒʌs.tə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən/

UK IPA /ˌdʒʌs.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃn/

excuse reason defense vindication rationale

opposition indictment refutation