Justify
/ˈdʒʌs.tɪ.faɪ/noun
To show or prove to be right or reasonable.
Did you know?The root of 'justify' is tied to the ancient concept of righteousness, often associated with divine judgment and moral correctness in mystical traditions.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*yus-
“to take an oath, to declare as right”
Latin
Latin
justificare
“to make just, to declare righteous, often used in legal contexts”
Old French
Old French
justifier
“to justify, to defend or uphold a position or claim”
Middle English
Middle English
justifien
“to show to be just, to vindicate or prove right”
Modern English
English
justify
“to show something to be right or reasonable, especially in a moral or legal context”