| Justificator | n. [ LL. justificator: cf. F. justificateur. ] One who justifies or vindicates; a justifier. Johnson. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Justificatory | a. Vindicatory; defensory; justificative. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| defensive | (adj) attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing, Syn. justificative, justificatory |
| justificative | (adj) providing justification, Syn. vindicatory, justificatory |