justifier

transitive verb justified, justifying

1. to show to be just, right, or in accord with reason; vindicate
2. to supply good or lawful grounds for; warrant
3. Christian Theol. to free from blame; declare guiltless; absolve
4. Printing to adjust (printed lines) by spacing so that the lines will be of the correct length

intransitive verb

1. Law
   1. to show an adequate reason for something done
   2. to prove qualified as surety
2. Printing to fit; be in line or flush: said as of printed lines