justify (someone's) actions

Translations
оправдывать (чьи-то) действия
He tried to justify his actions to the committee.
Он пытался оправдать свои действия перед комитетом.
Definitions
To provide reasons or explanations that support or defend the decisions or behaviors of a person, often in the context of making them seem reasonable or acceptable.
Words
action

noun
действие
justify

verb
оправдывать