1. An absence from work, school, or an obligation that has been approved or explained with valid reasons
The student's absence was justified because she had a doctor's appointment.
A ausência da estudante foi justificada porque ela tinha uma consulta médica.
2. A documented or official absence that does not count against attendance records
His absence from the meeting was recorded as justified due to illness.
Sua ausência da reunião foi registrada como justificada devido à doença.