"self-justification" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From self- + justification. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|self|justification}} self- + justification Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} self-justification (uncountable)
  1. Justification of oneself. Tags: uncountable Translations (Translations): autojustificación [feminine] (Spanish)

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