justificatory meaning

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justificatory (adjective): attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing.

justificatory has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

justificatory as an adjective

  1. attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing

    Synonyms: defensive, justificative

    Similar: apologetic

    Related forms: justify

  2. providing justification

    Synonyms: justificative, vindicatory

    Similar: exculpatory

    Related forms: justify

Word lists: words starting with JU · words ending in RY · 13-letter words

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