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justifiable

[ juhs-tuh-fahy-uh-buh l, 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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RELATED WORDS

justly, fairly, exactly, appropriately, accurately, truly, properly, correctly, legally, suitably, befittingly, fitly, lawfully

Nearby words

  1. justiciable,
  2. justiciar,
  3. justiciary,
  4. justicoat,
  5. justifiability,
  6. justifiable homicide,
  7. justification,
  8. justification by grace, through faith,
  9. justification by works,
  10. justificatory

Origin of justifiable

From Middle French, dating back to 1515–25; see origin at justify, -able
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British Dictionary definitions for justifiably

justifiable

/ (ˈdʒʌstɪˌfaɪəbəl) /

adjective

capable of being justified; understandable
Derived Formsjustifiability or justifiableness, nounjustifiably, adverb
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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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