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

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justification

The proposal needed a clear justification for increasing the budget.
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Whether the laundry should open an hour earlier remained debatable because residents had reasonable concerns on both sides. The proposed earlier shift had a clear justification: several residents needed access before leaving for work.
From Keeping the Discussion Relevant.
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