JUSTIFYING definition: 1. present participle of justify 2. to give or to be a good reason for: 3. If you justify…. Learn more.

justify implies showing to be true, just, or valid by appeal to a standard or to precedent. He tried to justify his behavior by saying that he was being pressured unfairly by his boss. The fact that we are at war does not justify treating innocent people as criminals. Recent Examples on the Web.

JUSTIFY definition: 1. to give or to be a good reason for: 2. If you justify yourself, you give a good reason for what…. Learn more.

JUSTIFYING meaning: 1. present participle of justify 2. to give or to be a good reason for: 3. If you justify…. Learn more.

If someone or something justifies a particular decision, action, or idea, they show or prove that it is reasonable or necessary. Is there anything that can justify a war?

1. to show or prove to be just, right, or reasonable: The pleasure we get from these paintings justifies their high cost. 2. to defend or uphold as warranted or well-grounded: Don't try to justify his rudeness. 3. to declare innocent or guiltless; absolve; acquit.

It's hard to justify the cost of a new car right now. = It's hard to justify spending money on a new car right now. Why should I have to justify myself [=to provide an explanation for my actions] when it was their fault? They felt justifiable pride in their son.