justify
/ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ ˈजस्टिफ़ाइ/ verb [T] ( pres. part. justifying 3rd person sing. pres. justifies pt, pp justified )
to give or be a good reason for something किसी बात के औचित्य का निरूपण करना, सफ़ाई देना
Can you justify your decision?