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Definition of Self-justification
1. Noun. A defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.. "His transparent self-justification was unacceptable"
Generic synonyms: Defence, Defense, Vindication
Specialized synonyms: Extenuation, Mitigation
Derivative terms: Alibi, Excuse, Excuse, Excuse, Excuse
Lexicographical Neighbors of Self-justification
Literary usage of Self-justification
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. An Introduction to the History of the Revolt of the American Colonies: Being by George Chalmers (1845)
"Their Self-Justification to the King and Board of Trade. — Clinton's Representations
to the King by the Board of Trade.— The Delegates' Address to the King ..."
2. The People's Bible: Discourses Upon Holy Scripture by Joseph Parker (1893)
""But he, willing to justify himself, said ** self-justification. MY intention is
to examine some of the excuses which men make in this matter of the ..."
3. Toussaint L'Ouverture: A Biography and Autobiography by John Relly Beard, James Redpath (1863)
"... who flies to France — Appeals, in self-justification, to the Directory in Paris.
HAVING reached the commanding position which he held, ..."
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