1. A reason or explanation for something that lacks substance, sincerity, or validity; an unconvincing or superficial argument
The company's hollow justification for the layoffs failed to convince employees.
A justificativa vazia da empresa para as demissões não convenceu os funcionários.
2. A defense or excuse that appears reasonable on the surface but is fundamentally empty or dishonest
His hollow justification for missing the meeting was that he forgot about it.
Sua justificativa vazia para perder a reunião foi que esqueceu dela.