justified reasons

[ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪd ˈriːzənz]
noun phrase
razões justificadas
1. reasons that are supported by valid evidence, logic, or moral principles; reasons that can be adequately explained or defended
The company laid off employees for justified reasons due to the economic downturn.
A empresa demitiu funcionários por razões justificadas devido à recessão econômica.
2. legitimate or acceptable grounds for an action or decision
There are justified reasons to believe the policy needs reform.
Há razões justificadas para acreditar que a política precisa de reforma.
3. reasons that can withstand scrutiny or criticism in legal, ethical, or practical contexts
The court found justified reasons for the defendant's actions.
O tribunal encontrou razões justificadas para as ações do acusado.
This phrase is commonly used in formal contexts such as legal proceedings, business decisions, and academic writing in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking cultures. In Brazil, it often appears in workplace communications and official documentation when explaining decisions or actions that may be subject to scrutiny.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
legitimate reasonsvalid reasonssound reasonswell-founded reasonsdefensible reasons
Antonyms / Antônimos
unjustified reasonsunfounded reasonsbaseless reasonsarbitrary reasons

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
razões justificadas
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
razões justificadas
Common in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
razões justificadas
Frequently used in business and legal settings
Portugal
razões justificadas
European Portuguese uses same term with identical meaning

Related Words

justificationrationalegroundsbasisjustifiable

Related Idioms & Phrases

have good reason to
grounds for
cause for
basis for belief
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