justification
nounA reason or explanation offered to show that an action or belief is reasonable or acceptable.
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nounAn explanation that someone was elsewhere when an alleged act occurred; more broadly, an excuse.
Claim of being elsewhere
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rationale
nounThe underlying reasoning for a decision or belief.
rationalization
nounA seemingly reasonable explanation used to justify conduct or a decision.
unjustifiable
adjectiveUnable to be supported by an adequate reason or acceptable explanation.
Without adequate justification
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unwarranted
adjectiveNot justified by sufficient reason or evidence.
Lacking sufficient justification
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