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Definition justified in American English

justified adjective

adjective
/ˈdʒʌstɪˌfaɪd/
1

if you are justified in doing something, you have a good reason for doing it and it is right that you should do it

Example

Were they morally justified in lying to Mrs. Keech?

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1.1

used about someone's feelings or behavior

Example

Our fears proved to be justified.

Example

His optimism was fully justified.

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2

printed on a page so that the letters at the right or left edge form a straight line

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Definition justified in American English