Justificó

Justificó is the third-person singular preterite indicative form of the Spanish verb "justificar." The verb "justificar" translates to "to justify" in English. Therefore, "justificó" means "he/she/it justified" or "you (formal) justified." It describes an action that was completed in the past, where someone or something provided a reason, explanation, or evidence to show that something was right, reasonable, or acceptable.

For example, in a sentence like "El acusado justificó sus acciones," it would translate to "The accused justified his actions." This implies that the accused provided reasons or explanations to make their past actions seem understandable or correct. The verb can be used in various contexts, from legal proceedings to everyday explanations for one's behavior. The preterite tense indicates a specific, completed event in the past, distinguishing it from the imperfect tense which describes ongoing or habitual past actions.