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Means justification? (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

end

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This might be a double definition.

'means' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe you can see an association between them that I don't see?

'justification?' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for end that I've seen before include "SECOND PART OF 24" , "Aim; terminate" , "Butt" , "'Finish, cease (3)'" , "Conclude" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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