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
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More law words
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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.
소유
B1The act or state of having, owning, or possessing something, especially property or assets.
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.
불가항력
B2An event or effect that cannot be reasonably anticipated or controlled; force majeure or inevitability due to overwhelming power.
회부하다
B2To refer or hand over a matter, person, or case to a specific department, committee, or legal body for further investigation or decision.
우발적
B2Happening by chance or unexpectedly, rather than being planned or intentional. Often used in legal or scientific contexts to describe random events.
단서
B2A clue, lead, or piece of evidence that helps solve a problem, mystery, or crime. It can also refer to a proviso or condition in a contract.
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