1. A reasonable or legitimate hope or belief that something will occur, based on valid grounds, evidence, or legal/contractual basis
The employee had a justified expectation of receiving the promised bonus after completing the project successfully.
O funcionário tinha uma expectativa justificada de receber o bônus prometido após completar o projeto com sucesso.
2. In legal contexts, a reasonable anticipation of a particular outcome based on prior agreements, established practice, or law
The tenant had a justified expectation of privacy in their rented apartment.
O inquilino tinha uma expectativa justificada de privacidade no apartamento alugado.