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- DictionaryJus·ti·fied/ˈjəstəˌfīd/
adjective
- 1. having, done for, or marked by a good or legitimate reason: "the doctors were justified in treating her"
- 2. declared or made righteous in the sight of God.
Meaning of justified in English. justified. adjective. uk / ˈdʒʌs.tɪ.faɪd / us / ˈdʒʌs.tə.faɪd / Add to word list. C1. having a good reason for something: I accept that the criticism is completely justified. I think you were quite justified in complain ing. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Virtue and moral good. altruism. angelically.
verb. often passive to prove or see to be just or valid; vindicate. he was certainly justified in taking the money. to show to be reasonable; warrant or substantiate. his behaviour justifies our suspicion. to declare or show to be free from blame or guilt; absolve. law. to show good reason in court for (some action taken)
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.
Definition of justified adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
2 days ago · 1. reasonable and acceptable. In my opinion, the decision was wholly justified. 2. having good and valid reasons. He was quite justified in refusing. He's absolutely justified in resigning. He was treated shamefully. Collins English Dictionary.
1. To demonstrate or prove to be just, right, or valid: justified each budgetary expense as necessary; anger that is justified by the circumstances. 2. To free (a human) of the guilt and penalty attached to grievous sin. Used of God. 3. Law. a. To demonstrate sufficient legal reason for (an action taken). b. To prove to be qualified as a bondsman.
to show or prove to be just, right, or reasonable: The pleasure these paintings give justifies their high cost. to defend as permitted or allowable: I can't justify my actions. Printing to space out words or characters in (lines of type) to produce an even margin. See -jus-.
