justification

Creamer said there have been no indications that immigrants in Kern County were responsible for a wave of violent crime, the ostensible justification for the raids.

People might see Brentford's late comeback against Manchester City as justification for them resting players in their FA Cup home defeat by Plymouth.

Trump starts his second term claiming credit, with reasonable justification, for getting the ceasefire deal in Gaza over the line.

She added that the government "cloak their crimes in cultural and religious justification" but actually "go against everything our faith stands for".

The FDA was further criticized for not providing a compelling justification for its decision.