정당화
The act of showing or proving something to be right, reasonable, or justified, especially an action that might otherwise be criticized.
Examples
3 of 5그는 자신의 잘못을 정당화하려고 노력했다.
He tried to justify his mistake.
정부는 세금 인상의 정당화를 설명했다.
The government explained the justification for the tax increase.
변명으로 너의 행동을 정당화하지 마.
Don't justify your behavior with excuses.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Jeong-dang: 'Jeong' as in correct/just. Making something 'Jeong-dang' (right).
Quick Quiz
어떠한 경우에도 차별은 ___될 수 없다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 정당화
Examples
그는 자신의 잘못을 정당화하려고 노력했다.
everydayHe tried to justify his mistake.
정부는 세금 인상의 정당화를 설명했다.
formalThe government explained the justification for the tax increase.
변명으로 너의 행동을 정당화하지 마.
informalDon't justify your behavior with excuses.
전쟁을 정당화하는 논리는 매우 위험하다.
academicThe logic that justifies war is very dangerous.
우리는 이 투자의 정당성을 입증해야 합니다.
businessWe must prove the justification of this investment.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
자기 정당화
self-justification
정당화의 근거
grounds for justification
사회적 정당화
social justification
Often Confused With
합리화 (rationalization) often has a negative connotation of making excuses, whereas 정당화 is more about proving something is right.
Usage Notes
Important for IELTS debates on ethics, government policy, and history.
Common Mistakes
Often misspelled as '정당화기' (wrong suffix).
Memory Tip
Jeong-dang: 'Jeong' as in correct/just. Making something 'Jeong-dang' (right).
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 正 (right/correct) + 當 (proper) + 化 (becoming).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
어떠한 경우에도 차별은 ___될 수 없다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 정당화
Related Vocabulary
Reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principl...
판단The act of forming an opinion or reaching a conclusion based...
도덕Principles concerning the distinction between right and wron...
권리A moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or...
이유A cause, explanation, or justification for an action or even...
More law words
위반하다
B1To act against a law, rule, or agreement; to break a regulation.
위배되다
B1To go against or violate a law, principle, rule, or expectation. It is a formal way of saying something is 'in violation of' something else.
처벌
B1The act of punishing someone for a crime or bad behavior. It is often debated in terms of its effectiveness as a deterrent.
준수
B1The act of following or complying with laws, rules, regulations, or promises. It implies obedience to a standard.
이행
B1The act of fulfilling a promise, contract, duty, or obligation. It is a more formal term for 'carrying out' an agreement.
회부하다
B2To refer or hand over a matter, person, or case to a specific department, committee, or legal body for further investigation or decision.
구속력
B2The legal or official power to influence or control someone or something because of a law, rule, or agreement. It refers to the mandatory nature of a regulation.
명문화하다
B2To stipulate or codify something in writing, especially in a law, contract, or official regulation, to make it clear and binding.
자의적
B2Based on one's own will or random choice, rather than on a system, reason, or objective standard; arbitrary.
지적재산
B2Refers to creations of the intellect for which a monopoly is assigned to designated owners by law, such as inventions, literary works, and designs.
Comments (0)
Login to CommentStart learning languages for free
Start Learning Free