Definition Dictionary

Fair treatment and action that respect what people are properly due.

A reason or explanation offered to show that an action or belief is reasonable or acceptable.

To provide sufficient reasons or evidence for an action, claim, or belief.

Unable to be supported by an adequate reason or acceptable explanation.

To become accustomed to a different environment or set of conditions.

To make room for, adapt to, or meet the needs of someone or something.

One of the four traditional virtues: prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance.

Fair and just toward the people involved.

Angry because of perceived injustice or improper treatment.

Anger at something considered unjust or improper.

Unfair or unequal in an unjust way.

Skillful handling or adjustment, sometimes involving unfair or deceptive control.

Small in extent or only just meeting a relevant threshold.

Excessive or unjustified criticism of very small details.

Burdened or subjected to harsh and unjust control.

More certain of one's ability or judgment than the evidence or circumstances justify.

Trying to appear more important, cultured, or impressive than justified.

A seemingly reasonable explanation used to justify conduct or a decision.

To offer a seemingly reasonable explanation, sometimes to justify questionable conduct.

Moral uprightness or conduct believed to be just and right.

Excessive or not justified by the circumstances.

Not justified by sufficient reason or evidence.

To clear from blame or demonstrate that a position was justified.