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justified support

[ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪd səˈpɔːrt]
noun phrasepl: justified supports
apoio justificado
1. Support or assistance that is based on valid reasons, evidence, or moral grounds; help that is warranted or reasonable under the circumstances
The government's justified support for education reform was backed by extensive research.
O apoio justificado do governo à reforma educacional foi apoiado por pesquisas extensas.
2. Backing or endorsement that can be legitimately explained or defended
Her justified support for the environmental initiative earned her recognition.
Seu apoio justificado à iniciativa ambiental lhe rendeu reconhecimento.
Synonyms
warranted supportlegitimate supportreasonable supportwell-founded supportdefensible support
Antonyms
unjustified supportunfounded supportarbitrary supportbaseless support

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apoio justificado
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
apoio justificado
common in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
apoio justificado
formal and academic contexts preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

have good reason to support
stand on solid ground
have a leg to stand on
justified in one's support
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