Definition of Justify
Justify
jus·ti·fy
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to explain, to prove/show to be correct or valid;
e.g. Her statement did not justify her hurtful actions.
(verb)
in printing, to adjust a piece of text such that it fills a space completely and consecutive lines form a straight edge at the margin;
e.g. Justify the margins and rearrange any text that gets cut off.
(verb)
to treat or regard as righteous and therefore worthy of salvation;
e.g. She believes that God will justify anyone who prays.
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