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justificativa

[ʒus.ti.fi.ka.ˈti.va]
nounfemininepl: justificativas
justification
1. A reason or explanation given to prove or defend something as valid or acceptable
He provided a justification for his absence from work.
Ele forneceu uma justificativa para sua ausência do trabalho.
2. A document or written proof that serves as evidence or explanation for an action
The student submitted a justification for the late submission of the assignment.
A estudante apresentou uma justificativa para a entrega atrasada da tarefa.
3. The act of justifying or explaining reasons for a decision or behavior
His justification for the policy change was well-received by the committee.
Sua justificativa para a mudança de política foi bem recebida pelo comitê.
Synonyms
explicaçãorazãomotivoargumentodesculpacomprovação
Antonyms
acusaçãocondenação

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
justificativa
Most common term used in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
justificativa
Standard usage in business and formal contexts
Portugal
justificação
Preferred term in European Portuguese, though justificativa is also understood

Related Idioms & Phrases

sem justificativa
dar uma justificativa
exigir justificativa
justificativa plausível
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