justificative

adjective

jus·​ti·​fi·​ca·​tive ˈjə-stə-fə-ˌkā-tiv How to pronounce justificative (audio)

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of justificative was in 1611

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“Justificative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/justificative. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.

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