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Justification vs Gratuitously - What's the difference?

justification | gratuitously |

As a noun justification

is a reason, explanation, or excuse which provides convincing, morally acceptable support for behavior or for a belief or occurrence.

As an adverb gratuitously is

freely; in the manner of a gift, without being earned.

justification

English

(wikipedia justification)

Noun

(en noun)
  • A reason, explanation, or excuse which provides convincing, morally acceptable support for behavior or for a belief or occurrence.
  • (typography) The alignment of text to the left margin (left justification), the right margin (right justification), or both margins (full justification).

    • Related terms

    * justify * acquittal * exculpation

    Antonyms

    * conviction * condemnation

    gratuitously

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • Freely; in the manner of a gift, without being earned.
  • * 1854 , , chapter 1
    • We should feed and clothe him gratuitously sometimes, and recruit him with our cordials, before we judge of him.
  • In a manner not demanded by the circumstances, without reason, justification, cause, or proof.
  • * 1881', ”, ''Philosophical Magazine'' ' 15 :38-39
    • Secondly, Mr. Browne concludes, apparently rather gratuitously , on page 441 as follows