Justifikimi

Justifikimi is a noun in Albanian that denotes the act of providing reasons or grounds to support a claim, decision, action, or belief. It stems from the verb justifikoj, meaning to justify. The concept is used across everyday life, academia, and law to distinguish between mere statements of opinion and explanations that make them credible or acceptable.

In everyday language, a justifikim is the explanation or excuse given for why something was done or why a choice was made. In academic writing, the justification explains the need for a study, the rationale behind a hypothesis, and the relevance of methods and data used. In legal contexts, a justification may refer to grounds that excuse or validate conduct that might otherwise be unlawful, such as necessity or self-defense, or to the justification for a decision in administrative or judicial processes.

Key elements of a strong justification include relevance, coherence, and supporting evidence or reasoning. A good justification links the claim to facts, theories, or norms, and anticipates possible objections.

See also: justification (in English), rationale, argument, defense, reason, evidence.