Meaning ofjustifyin English

Verb

1. to explain or excuse an action
   The company will justify the price increase by explaining the rising costs.
2. to explain one's actions; provide a valid reason
   The manager will justify her decision by showing the sales data.
3. to align text; even out margins
   The typesetter will justify the text to ensure it fits within the margins.
4. to warrant or be a reason for something
   Her success will justify the investment in her education.
5. to prove or confirm something; validate
   The experiment aims to justify the new theory by collecting empirical evidence.
6. to prove someone had a legal right to act
   The court will justify the officer's actions by examining the evidence.