justify

US /ˈdʒʌs.tə.faɪ/
UK /ˈdʒʌs.tə.faɪ/
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1.

justificar, legitimar

show or prove to be right or reasonable

:
The end does not always justify the means.
O fim nem sempre justifica os meios.
He tried to justify his actions by explaining the circumstances.
Ele tentou justificar suas ações explicando as circunstâncias.
2.

justificar, legitimar

be a good reason for (something)

:
Nothing can justify such cruelty.
Nada pode justificar tal crueldade.
His long hours at work were justified by the promotion he received.
Suas longas horas de trabalho foram justificadas pela promoção que recebeu.