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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.
Justified definition: having been shown to be just or right. See examples of JUSTIFIED used in a sentence.
JUSTIFY meaning: 1. to give or to be a good reason for: 2. If you justify yourself, you give a good reason for what…. Learn more.
Justify definition: to show (an act, claim, statement, etc.) to be just or right. See examples of JUSTIFY used in a sentence.
Definition of justified adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
justified (in doing something) having a good reason for doing something. She felt fully justified in asking for her money back.
1 day ago · If you describe a decision, action, or idea as justified, you think it is reasonable and acceptable.
3 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.
