Nejustificat

Nejustificat is a Romanian adjective meaning not justified or unfounded. It is used to describe statements, explanations, actions, or sums that lack a valid reason or supporting evidence. The term derives from justificat, meaning justified, with the negating prefix ne- attached. In Romanian, adjectives agree with the noun they modify in gender and number (for example, un act nejustificat; o cerere nejustificată; cheltuieli nejustificate).

Common contexts include legal, administrative, and financial writing. A decision may be labeled nejustificat if it lacks a documented basis or reasoning; expenses may be described as nejustificate if they have no justification or are not supported by receipts. In journalism, nejustificat can be used to characterize rumors or claims without credible evidence, though careful phrasing is typical to avoid misrepresentation.

Important nuances: nejustificat emphasizes absence of justification rather than disproving a claim’s truth. It is often linked to accountability, audit findings, or due process. The English equivalents are unjustified or unfounded; translations depend on context, e.g., cheltuieli nejustificate = unjustified expenses, o afirmație nejustificată = an unfounded claim.

Related terms include justificat (justified), justificare (justification), temeinic (well-founded), and demonstrabil (demonstrable).