This is the 11045th most frequent Portuguese word.
justificada
"Justificada" in English means "justified."
In this sentence, 'justificada' means 'justified' and is used to explain that the absence had a valid reason.
A ausência dela foi justificada por motivos médicos.
Her absence was justified for medical reasons.
Here, 'justificada' emphasizes that the rationale behind the decision was sufficiently explained to the council.
A decisão foi bem justificada perante o conselho.
The decision was well justified before the council.
In this context, 'justificada' indicates that the concern is valid or reasonable due to recent occurrences.