justifiable
[ juhs-tuh-fahy-uh-buhl, juhs-tuh-fahy- ]
/ ˈdʒʌs təˌfaɪ ə bəl, ˌdʒʌs təˈfaɪ- /
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adjective
capable of being justified; that can be shown to be or can be defended as being just, right, or warranted; defensible: justifiable homicide.
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How to use justifiable in a sentence
The justifiability of this point of view may scarcely be disputed.
Elements of Folk Psychology|Wilhelm WundtOn the justifiability of such a course I do not understand that my opinion is asked.'
It Never Can Happen Again|William De MorganShe saw by the lifting of his eyebrows that he was impressed, that he secretly admitted the justifiability of her summons to him.
The Pretty Lady |Arnold E. BennettAmong those who ventured to doubt the justifiability of the proposed marriage was Helene's mother, Princess Kuragina.
War and Peace|Leo Tolstoy
British Dictionary definitions for justifiable
justifiable
/ (ˈdʒʌstɪˌfaɪəbəl) /
adjective
capable of being justified; understandable
Derived forms of justifiable
justifiability or justifiableness, nounjustifiably, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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