Justifying
/ˈdʒʌstɪˌfaɪɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v.) Present participle of justify, meaning providing valid reasons or grounds for an action or decision in a legal context.
The defendant is justifying his actions based on self-defense.
Forms
- justify
- justifies
- justified
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Commentary
As a present participle, 'justifying' is used to describe the act of providing legal grounds or reasons, often appearing in discussions of defenses or explanations.
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