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How do you spell Justification?

Correct spelling

justification

JUSTIFIC + ATION. Think: justify.

Why is justification spelled this way?

From Latin justificare, to make just. JUSTUS (just) + FACERE (to make). Justification makes something just — reasoning that transforms questionable into acceptable.

Common misspellings of justification

justifacationjustificatonjustifcationjustificasion

Example

There was no justification for his actions.

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