Synonyms for justification

Noun

1. justification, circumstance, condition, consideration

usage: something (such as a fact or circumstance) that shows an action to be reasonable or necessary; "he considered misrule a justification for revolution"

2. justification, explanation, account

usage: a statement in explanation of some action or belief

3. justification, vindication, exoneration

usage: the act of defending or explaining or making excuses for by reasoning; "the justification of barbarous means by holy ends"- H.J.Muller