justificatory
/'dʤʌstifikeitiv/ Cách viết khác : (justificatory) /'dʤʌstifikeitəri/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Providing justification: Serving to explain or show why something is reasonable, correct, or necessary.
- Attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing: Having the purpose of arguing in support of or defending an action, decision, or belief.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The report included a justificatory section outlining the reasons for the policy change.
- His speech was more justificatory than informative, focusing on defending his previous decisions.
- She wrote a justificatory note to her supervisor, explaining the delay.
Advanced Usage
- "justificatory rhetoric": Language or arguments used specifically to defend a position.
- The politician's address was filled with justificatory rhetoric aimed at calming public concern.
- "justificatory framework": A structured set of principles or reasons used to validate something.
- The theory lacked a coherent justificatory framework, making it difficult for others to accept.
Variants and Related Words
- Justify (verb): To show or prove to be right or reasonable.
- He tried to justify his actions.
- Justification (noun): The action of showing something to be right or reasonable; a good reason for something.
- She provided ample justification for the expense.
- Justifiable (adjective): Able to be shown to be right or reasonable; defensible.
- His anger was justifiable under the circumstances.
Synonyms
- Defensive: Intended to defend or justify.
- Exculpatory: Showing or declaring that someone is not guilty of wrongdoing.
- Vindicatory: Serving to justify or defend.
- Explanatory: Serving to explain something.
Antonyms
- Accusatory: Indicating or suggesting that one believes a person has done something wrong.
- Condemnatory: Expressing strong disapproval; censuring.
- Incriminatory: Making someone appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing.
Adjective
- providing justification
- attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing