ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ v.tr. (-ies, -ied) 1
show the justice or rightness of (a
person,
act, etc.). 2
demonstrate the correctness of (an
assertion etc.). 3
adduce adequate grounds
for (conduct, a
claim, etc.). 4 a (esp. in passive) (of circumstances) be
such as to justify. b
vindicate. 5 (as justified adj.)
just,
right (am justified in assuming). 6 Theol.
declare (a person)
righteous. 7
Printing adjust (a line of type) to
fill a
space evenly. øøjustification n. justificatory adj. justifier n. [ME f. F justifier f. LL justificare do justice to f. L justus JUST]