justificative
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jus·ti·fi·ca·tive
(jŭs′tə-fĭ-kā′tĭv) also jus·tif·i·ca·to·ry (jŭ-stĭf′ĭ-kə-tôr′ē)adj.
Serving as justification.
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Adj. | 1. | justificative - attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing apologetic, excusatory - offering or expressing apology; "an apologetic note"; "an apologetic manner" |
2. | justificative - providing justification exculpatory - clearing of guilt or blame |
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