justification
/ˌd͡ʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ · /ˌdʒʌstəfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Meaning 1
the action of showing something to be right
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Meaning 2
A reason or fact that supports an action.
“The report provides a clear justification for the policy.”Add to my deck