vt.

1. 證明……是正當的；為……辯護；是……的正當理由[+v-ing]
   The editors are justified in refusing your work.

   那些編輯有充分的理由拒絕你的作品。

   How can you justify your rude behaviour?

   你如何解釋你的粗魯行為呢？

2. 證明……無罪；開釋
3. 【印】使齊行；整理……的版面

vi.

1. 證明合法；辯解
2. 【印】排整齊；整理版面

v.

1. prove to be right or reasonable.
   ▸be a good reason for.
2. Theology  declare or make righteous in the sight of God.
3. Printing  [often as adj. justified] adjust (text or a line of type) so that the print fills a space evenly or forms a straight edge.