Justification in Tagalog

“Justification” in Tagalog translates to “Pagbibigay-katwiran”, “Pagpapawalang-sala”, or “Paglilitis” depending on the context. This term is commonly used in legal, religious, and everyday conversations to explain reasoning or defend actions. Let’s explore its deeper meanings and practical usage below.

[Words] = Justification

[Definition]:

• Justification /ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
• Noun 1: The action of showing something to be right or reasonable.
• Noun 2: Good reason for something that exists or has been done.
• Noun 3: (Theology) The action of declaring or making righteous in the sight of God.
• Noun 4: (Printing) The adjustment of spaces in a line of type so that the text aligns evenly at both margins.

[Synonyms] = Pagbibigay-katwiran, Pagpapawalang-sala, Paglilitis, Dahilan, Depensa, Pagtatanggol, Paliwanag

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: There is no justification for treating people so badly.
• Ex1_PH: Walang pagbibigay-katwiran para sa pagtrato sa mga tao nang masama.

• Ex2_EN: He tried to provide a justification for his absence from the meeting.
• Ex2_PH: Sinubukan niyang magbigay ng pagpapawalang-sala para sa kanyang pagkawala sa pulong.

• Ex3_EN: The Bible teaches that justification comes through faith in Jesus Christ.
• Ex3_PH: Itinuturo ng Bibliya na ang pagpapawalang-sala ay dumarating sa pamamagitan ng pananampalataya kay Jesucristo.

• Ex4_EN: The company’s decision lacked proper justification and transparency.
• Ex4_PH: Ang desisyon ng kumpanya ay kulang sa tamang pagbibigay-katwiran at transparency.

• Ex5_EN: She demanded a clear justification for the sudden policy change.
• Ex5_PH: Hinihingi niya ang malinaw na paliwanag para sa biglaang pagbabago ng patakaran.