A reason, explanation, or excuse which someone believes provides convincing, morally acceptable support for behavior or for a belief or occurrence.
The forgiveness of sin.
The alignment of text to the left margin (left justification), the right margin (right justification), or both margins (full justification).
An excessively elaborate story or excuse used to justify something.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see song, and, dance.
An excessively complex set of instructions.
A display of unnecessary excitement or activity.