self-justification meaning

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self-justification (noun): a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc..

Definition of self-justification

  1. a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
    • he kept finding excuses to stay
    • every day he had a new alibi for not getting a job
    • his transparent self-justification was unacceptable

    Synonyms: excuse, alibi, exculpation

    Type of: defense

    Kinds: extenuation

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