Explanation
A reason-giving account intended to show a claim, decision, or action to be warranted or defensible. It moves a bare assertion into the space of assessable reasons and reveals the standard before which something is meant to stand.
Example
The authority justifies the exception by citing a specific risk and a time limit.
Counterexample
Merely mentioning “Justification” without the described function is not a sufficient example.
Distinction
An apologia usually defends a person or position; justification more generally denotes the structure of giving reasons.
Effect on thought and perception
It moves a bare assertion into the space of assessable reasons and reveals the standard before which something is meant to stand.
Resonance
In the atlas, Justification closes 1 previously unresolved reference line(s) and opens controlled paths of thought.
Etymology
Technical core term; individual etymological review pending
Provenance
ATLAS 241 residual-case triage → profile candidate 241-C → source and neighbourhood cross-check → ATLAS 244
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Justification“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-CORE-244-003. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-CORE-244-003The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.