MeanOF

justification

- noun (n)

Meaning: reason, excuse

Synonyms: absolution account acquittal advocacy answer apologia apology approval argument basis confirmation defense exculpation exoneration explanation extenuation grounds idea mitigation palliation palliative plea pretext raison d’être rationale rationalization rebuttal redemption reply response salvation sanctification song and dance story support validation vindication warrant whatfor wherefore whitewashing whole idea why and wherefore

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