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noun
One who, or that which, justifies some belief or action.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: human-sciences, philosophy, sciences
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noun
One who pardons and absolves from guilt and punishment.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A machine, program or algorithm that justifies text by aligning it.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, media, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, publishing, sciences, typography
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noun
a person who argues to defend or justify some policy or institution
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: apologist, vindicator
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Broader terms: advocate, advocator, proponent, exponent
History
From justify + -er.
Across languages
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