justifications

They may develop narrative justifications, but those aren't necessarily ideological or political.

She drew further attention during Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, when she made statements seen by some as echoing Putin's justifications for the war.

Soon-Shiong also has said the decision was not based on U.S. justifications of the war in Gaza, as his daughter claimed last week in a statement to the New York Times.

Sinwar could unilaterally declare a cease-fire, release all the remaining Israeli hostages and deny Israel one of its core justifications for the war.

Your second chapter chips away at one of the major justifications sheriffs rely on, the fact that they are generally elected officials.