How Do You Spell JUSTIFIED?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈʌstɪfˌa͡ɪd] (IPA)

The word "justified" (IPA: ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪd) is spelled as it is pronounced, with the stress on the second syllable. It comes from the Latin word "justificare" meaning "to make just." The -ify suffix means "to make into," so justified means "made just." This word is often used in a legal context, referring to a decision or action that is deemed to be reasonable, fair, and based on justifiable grounds.

JUSTIFIED Meaning and Definition

  1. The term "justified" is an adjective that refers to something that is reasonable, valid, or well-founded. It means that there is a fair and legitimate basis for a belief, action, decision, or opinion. When something is justified, it is supported by evidence, logic, or moral values that make it morally, ethically, or legally right.

    In a moral context, justified actions or decisions are ones that align with principles of right conduct or are in accordance with a recognized code of ethics. A person's actions can be considered justified if they are performed with good intentions and adhere to moral norms.

    In a legal sense, justified actions are those that are lawful and within the limits of the law. If someone can provide sufficient evidence or reasoning to prove that their actions were necessary, just, or legal, then those actions could be deemed justified.

    Justification can also be used in the context of explanations, where it refers to providing valid reasons or evidence to support a claim, position, or opinion. When someone justifies their statement or argument, they present logical or valid grounds that give credibility to their position, making it reasonable and acceptable.

    Overall, the term "justified" signifies a state of being well-founded, reasonable, or valid, whether it relates to actions, beliefs, decisions, or opinions, based on moral, ethical, legal, or logical reasoning.

  2. Treated as just or righteous.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of JUSTIFIED

The word "justified" originates from the late Middle English term "justifien", which was derived from the Old French word "justifier". These words ultimately stem from the Latin term "justificare", where "justus" means "just" or "righteous" and "ficare" means "to make" or "to do". Therefore, "justified" originally referred to making something just or righteous, and over time, it came to represent the act of proving or showing something to be just, right, or valid.

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Conjugate verb Justified

CONDITIONAL

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PRESENT PERFECT

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