Justified
/ˈdʒʌstɪˌfaɪd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Having a lawful or legally sufficient reason or ground, often relating to actions or decisions in law.
The arrest was justified by probable cause.
- (adj.) Validated by law or equity as fair, logical, or appropriate under the circumstances.
The court found the termination of the contract justified due to breach.
Forms
- justified (past tense and past participle of justify)
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Commentary
Commonly used to describe lawful grounds for actions or decisions, especially in criminal and contract law contexts.
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