justified

jus-ti-fied · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Having, done for, or marked by a good or legitimate reason.

  2. 2.

    (Typography) Having text aligned evenly along both the left and right margins.

Related words

Antonyms: unjustified, unwarranted
See also: justification, justify, unjustified
Synonyms: legitimate, reasonable, valid, warranted

Etymology

Past participle of justify, from Old French justifier, from Late Latin justificare ("to act justly toward").