Come now," I thought, "these words seem to justify my uncle's view about the language of the document.

Mr. Gore, this year, can argue that the budget crisis justifies his changed view of an oil import tax.

But that's merely your opinion - where's my guarantee that you have the expertise, experience and professional integrity to justify your view?

It seems to justify George Orwell's view of all sports.

He justified his view on the basis of these composers' depth of evocative expression and their marked individuality.

If Sally wishes to claim the opposite, there are words she can find to "justify" her view of the past stance of fiscal policy.

Learners' outcomes do not justify the college's own view that achievement and standards are outstanding".

We will be able to point to those aspects of the enforcer's experiences which justify their view.

In each case, Secretary Powell has embraced the president's position as his own, doing his best to justify the administration's view to often-critical allies around the world.

British Conservative columnist Ann Widdecombe used the case to justify her view that "climate change money should go to armed services".