[f. as prec. + -ING2.] That justifies (in senses of the verb).
1526. Pilgr. Perf. (W. de W., 1531), 31. The grace of iustificacyon, or grace iustifyenge.
1585. Hooker, Serm. Justif., § 3. There is a iustifying and sanctifying righteousnes here.
1701. Norris, Ideal World, II. ii. 64. This is no warrantable or justifying reason.
1865. Pusey, Eiren., 5. The Lutheran doctrine … that ‘justifying faith is that whereby a person believes himself to be justified.’
Hence Justifyingly adv., in a justifying manner.
1711. Peace in Divinity, 3. The unregenerate Man believes historically, though not justifyingly.
