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Justifying

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rationalizeverbTo justify a discreditable act, or irrational behaviour.
warrantverb(transitive) To authorize; to give (someone) sanction or warrant (to do something).
excuseverb(countable, uncountable) An explanation designed to avoid or alleviate guilt or negative judgment; a plea offered in extenuation of a fault.
vindicateverb(transitive) To clear of an accusation, suspicion or criticism.
apologizeverb(intransitive, often followed by “for”) To make an apology or excuse; to acknowledge some fault or offense, with expression of regret for it, by way of amends
absolveverb(transitive) To pronounce free from or give absolution for a penalty, blame, or guilt.
apologiseverbNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of apologize. [(intransitive, often followed by “for”) To make an apology or excuse; to acknowledge some fault or offense, with expression of regret for it, by way of amends]
freeverb(transitive) To make free; set at liberty; release.
justificationnoun(countable) A reason, explanation, or excuse which someone believes provides convincing, morally acceptable support for behavior or for a belief or occurrence.
confirmingnounAn act of confirmation.
rationalenounAn explanation of the basis or fundamental reasons for something.
substantiateverb(transitive) To verify something by supplying evidence; to authenticate or corroborate.
explainingnounexplanation
warrantingnounA guarantee.
warrantedDeserved, necessary, appropriate.
supportingnounThat supports.
motivatingEffectively providing an incentive.
basingnounThe storage or housing of something within a base.
underlyingnounbasic or fundamental
underpinningnoun(figurative) A basis for something.

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