in justification

Frequency: 6.06.2 per million words

Used when presenting the reason for something.

justificationPREPOSITION + justification

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Examples (10)

  • The argument which he put forward in justification of his actions was unconvincing.
  • She spoke passionately in justification of her controversial proposal.
  • Are there any valid reasons in justification of such extreme measures?
  • He wrote a lengthy essay in justification of the new economic policy.
  • What could be said in justification of spending so much money on the project?
  • The committee sought more evidence in justification of their decision.
  • His silence served as a tacit admission, rather than in justification of his innocence.
  • They offered no apology, only feeble excuses in justification of their behavior.
  • This report aims to provide solid data in justification of the budget increase.
  • Can you offer anything in justification of your sudden departure?