justified

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Mr Justice Johnson told the jurors that if the defendants believed that they had been morally justified in smashing up Elbit's property, that would not be a "lawful excuse".

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Dana Peterson, chief economist at the Conference Board, said the cuts in 2024 were justified, but said she thinks the last three cuts last year were not needed.

From MarketWatch • May 10, 2026

It is also important to understand how stories can make prejudice feel justified and emotionally compelling.

From Salon • May 8, 2026

Whether that optimism is justified, however, will depend on whether the companies can prove their growth stories are durable.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

“Would you give me the time?” said the sergeant, addressing himself to Mr. Pumblechook, as to a man whose appreciative powers justified the inference that he was equal to the time.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens