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justification

UK:^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃ^ən/

US:USA pronunciation: IPAUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˌdʒʌstəfɪˈkeɪʃən/

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling( jus′tə fi kā′shən)

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justification
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Sense: Noun: reason for actions

Synonyms:

reason , defense , defence (UK), grounds, excuse , rationale , rationalization, rationalisation (UK), explanation , basis , reasoning

Antonyms:

blame , conviction , incrimination, condemnation, charge , indictment , sentence , punishment , opposition, disagreement, blame , accusal, finger-pointing, mystery , brainteaser, puzzle , poser

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