1. An absence from work, school, or an obligation that is explained and accepted by the relevant authority as having a valid reason
The student submitted a medical certificate for a justified absence.
A estudante apresentou um certificado médico para a falta justificada.
2. An absence that does not count against a person's record because it was properly documented or authorized
His absence was marked as justified because he had prior approval for the doctor's appointment.
A sua ausência foi marcada como justificada porque ele tinha aprovação prévia para a consulta do médico.