justifications

Definitions

The action of showing something to be right or reasonable.

Good or valid reasons for some action or belief.

Examples

The committee requested further justifications for the proposed budget increase.

He offered several justifications for his absence, but none of them seemed particularly convincing.

Synonyms

rationales grounds defenses excuses explanations warrants vindication

Antonyms

accusations charges indictments critiques condemnations unfounded claims invalidations