justify
verb
/ˈd͡ʒʌstɪfaɪ/
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- (transitive) To provide an acceptable explanation for.
- (transitive) To be a good, acceptable reason for; warrant.
- (transitive, typography) To arrange (text) on a page or a computer screen such that the left and right ends of all lines within paragraphs are aligned.
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justifier
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justified
adjective
/ˈd͡ʒʌstɪfaɪd/
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justifié,
motivé
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- (typography) Of text, arranged on a page or a computer screen such that the left and right ends of all lines within paragraphs are aligned, with the space between words adjusted as necessary. Also called fully justified to contrast with left-justified and right-justified.
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justifié
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justifiably
adverb
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- in a justifiable manner; with justification
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à juste titre
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