justifiable
[juhs-tuh-fahy-uh-buh l, juhs-tuh-fahy-]
- 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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Origin of justifiable
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Related Words
justly, fairly, exactly, appropriately, accurately, truly, properly, correctly, legally, suitably, befittingly, fitly, justifiably, lawfullyExamples from the Web for justifiably
Contemporary Examples
Yet Page can justifiably point an accusing finger at his peers and predecessors.
Condemnation from players and coaches around the NBA was justifiably swift and harsh.
Such a message would be disastrous to the peace process and justifiably push the Palestinians away from the peace table.
Paul and other leading voices were justifiably disappointed with Obama for not submitting this issue to a congressional vote.
And it is justifiably popular; approximately 90,000 tourists flock to Kenya and Tanzania annually to witness the migration.
Historical Examples
The question now was, what action could be justifiably taken?
A Tame Surrender, A Story of The Chicago StrikeCharles King
She wished to be justifiably annoyed by them, or him; but there was absolutely no cause.
The Happy EndJoseph Hergesheimer
So far as that goes, one may justifiably answer by asking any one to try.
Twelve TypesG.K. Chesterton
So far as that goes, one may justifiably answer by asking anyone to try.
Varied TypesG. K. Chesterton
This contempt for English newspapers will be justifiably resented.
justifiable
- capable of being justified; understandable
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Word Origin and History for justifiably
justifiable
adj.
1520s, from Old French justifiable, from justifiier (see justify). Earlier in same sense was justificable (mid-15c.). Related: Justifiably (mid-15c.).
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