# Technique T0136.002: Justify Action

**Summary**: To convince others to exonerate you of a perceived wrongdoing. When an actor finds it untenable to deny doing something, they may attempt to exonerate themselves with disinformation which claims the action was reasonable. This is a special case of “Defend Reputation”. 

**Tactic**: TA02 Plan Objectives <br><br>**Parent Technique:** T0136 Cultivate Support


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