"justification" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

Something (such as a fact or circumstance) that shows an action to be reasonable or necessary (synset 105831414)
"he considered misrule a justification for revolution"

is a type of: circumstance, condition, consideration - information that should be kept in mind when making a decision
A statement in explanation of some action or belief (synset 106752932)
is a type of: account, explanation - a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
subtypes:
- cause, grounds, reason - a justification for something existing or happening
- defence, defense, vindication - the justification for some act or belief
The act of defending or explaining or making excuses for by reasoning (synset 101244332)
"the justification of barbarous means by holy ends"

is a type of: exoneration, vindication - the act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc.