justification

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Justification' is a valid reason or explanation for an action. It's like an excuse, but with solid proof or motive. For instance, if you work extra hours and ask for overtime pay, your justification is the extra work you've done.

Examples in Different Contexts

In legal contexts, 'justification' is used to refer to a reason that proves an action was lawful. A lawyer might argue, 'The defendant had ample justification for not adhering to the contract due to its fraudulent nature.'

Practice Scenarios

Tech

Scenario:

We need to choose a new programming language for our next project. What factors should we consider?

Response:

Considering our team's expertise and the project requirements, my justification is that we should use Python for its readability and speed.

Impact

Scenario:

The urgency to address climate change compels us to introduce a new sustainability policy. We need to communicate its importance effectively.

Response:

Absolutely, here is our justification document detailing why this sustainability policy is vital. It includes scientific data on climate change.