justificatory
UK/'dʒʌstɪfɪkeɪtərɪ/US/'dʒʌstifikeitəri/
A1
Definitions
adj.
Providing justification or defense for something
辩护的，提供正当理由的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedjustificlaw, right, oath, justice
+
-atoryto make, to cause to become
=justificatory
Adjective tied to justification: serving to show something is right.
Common Collocations
- 1.justificatory argument辩护性论证
- 2.justificatory evidence辩护性证据
Example Sentences
- 1.
He offered a long justificatory account of his decision.
- 2.
The essay is more justificatory than analytical.