justification

n.辩护；正当的理由

I suppose that, in justification, he could always claim he had a family to support. 我想他反正会以养家为理由来进行辩解。

What can be said in justification of his behavior? 能说些什么来为他的行为辩解呢?

I can see no justification for dividing the company into smaller units. 我认为没有理由把公司划分为小单位。

There is no justification for his absence. 他没有理由缺席。

He was getting angry,and with some justification. 他生气了，而且不是没有道理的。

正当化