justification

simple noun32 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.6

Indicates that there is a degree of reason or validity, though perhaps not complete.

A reason that is good enough for a particular purpose.

Enough reason for a particular purpose.

Used to emphasize that there are very strong and complete reasons for something.

A reason that is valid and acceptable according to the law.

A very strong and persuasive reason that makes you believe it.

A significant or substantial reason for something.

A reason based on logic and reason rather than emotion.

A reason related to financial or economic factors.

A reason related to government, politics, or public affairs.

A reason based on principles of right and wrong.

More than enough reason for something.

A reason based on moral principles.

A reason based on scientific principles and evidence.

Used in negative sentences to mean 'no justification at all'.

A reason based on a system of ideas and ideals.

A reason based on theory rather than practical application.

A reason based on logic, reason, and deep thinking.

A reason based on the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence.

A reason based on the study of religion and religious belief.

Indicates that there is no good reason for something.

Indicates that there is a good and valid reason for a feeling or action.

Used when presenting the reason for something.

To supply someone with a formal or official reason.

To provide someone with a reason for an action or decision.

To require a reason or explanation.

To formally demand a reason or explanation.

To present a reason for something, often when it is requested or expected.

To discover or create a reason for something.

To understand or recognize the reason for something.

Used to connect 'justification' with the action or belief it explains.

Used to connect 'justification' with the thing that is being justified.