NOUN: "a statement offered in explanation or justification" Crossword Clue

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NOUN: "a statement offered in explanation or justification" Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. present reasons and arguments
2. decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
(noun)
1. a rational motive for a belief or action
2. the state of having good sense and sound judgment

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

JUSTIFICATION (noun)
1. a statement in explanation of some action or belief
2. something (such as a fact or circumstance) that shows an action to be reasonable or necessary
EXPLANATION (noun)
1. a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
2. the act of explaining; making something plain or intelligible

Hint 3: Anagram

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