Learner's definition of JUSTIFY
to provide or be a good reason for (something)
to prove or show (something) to be just, right, or reasonable
see also the end justifies the means at 1end
He tried to justify his behavior by saying that he was being pressured unfairly by his boss.
The fact that we are at war does not justify treating innocent people as criminals.
It's hard to justify the cost of a new car right now. = It's hard to justify spending money on a new car right now.
to provide a good reason for the actions of (someone)
to position (text) so that the edges form a straight line
[more justifiable; most justifiable]
not used before a noun
[more justified; most justified]