Meaning of the word justified in English

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justified

US /ˈdʒʌs.tə.faɪd/
UK /ˈdʒʌs.tə.faɪd/

Adjective

1.

having, done for, or marked by a good or legitimate reason.

Example:
the doctors were justified in treating her
2.

declared or made righteous in the sight of God.

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