What is the word that means (partial justification)?

Question

partial justification=???????

Answer 1

Extenuating.

Answer 2

self-justification - a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.;

exculpation, excuse, alibi

vindication, defense, defense

extenuation, mitigation

Answer 3

Plausible?

Answer 4

complicit

Answer 5

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"partial justification" dictionary

Led to:

Extenuation