justification
noun/ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #5,174 most common English word
Meaning
a reason or explanation that shows something is right or reasonable.
Example sentence
He provided clear justification for his decision to leave the company early.
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