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justified

jus·ti·fied [ jústi fd ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. with good reason: having an acceptable reason for the action taken
was justified in not waiting

2. acceptable: acceptable or reasonable in the circumstances
a justified faith in her

3. printing with margins aligned: in printing, with both left and right margins aligned

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