justification

But Wilson saw the situation differently, citing a series of factors about Mitchell’s traumatic upbringing in the foster-care system, history of addiction and “believable remorse” as justification for a shorter sentence.

We found similar justifications for taking Hawaii, Guam, the Philippines, and Puerto Rico.

"An eye for an eye was used as justification to the jury for seeking the death penalty," he added.

There is no "pro-life" justification for these draconian bans.

Chilton noted that the company’s “sole justification” for not paying Love was its poor financial condition and “apparently, because the assets have been transferred to a third party.”