What does justificatory mean?
Definitions for justificatory
dʒʌˈstɪf ɪ kəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i, ˈdʒʌs tə fɪˌkeɪ tə rijus·ti·fi·ca·to·ry
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Princeton's WordNet
defensive, justificative, justificatoryadjective
attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing
justificative, justificatory, vindicatoryadjective
providing justification
Wiktionary
justificatoryadjective
providing justification.
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justificatory
Justificatory refers to something that serves to justify, prove, or explain a particular decision, action, or argument. It provides supporting reasons, explanations, or evidence that makes a particular course of action or belief seem reasonable, valid or appropriate.
Webster Dictionary
Justificatoryadjective
vindicatory; defensory; justificative
Usage in printed sourcesFrom:
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of justificatory in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of justificatory in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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