Ostensible justification Synonyms

Definitions for Ostensible


  • (adjective) appearing to be true on the basis of evidence that may or may not be confirmed
  • (adjective) appearing as such but not necessarily so
  • (adjective) represented or appearing as such; pretended

Definitions for Justification


  • (noun) an explanation that frees one from fault or blame
  • (noun) the act of defending or explaining or making excuses for by reasoning
  • (noun) something (such as a fact or circumstance) that shows an action to be reasonable or necessary