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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

baseless, unjust, unforgivable, unjustified, groundless, inexcusable, unconscionable, unfounded, indefensible, uncalled-for, unpardonable, wrong, unmerited

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 unjustifiable (1 of 2)

unjustifiable

/ (ʌnˈdʒʌstɪˌfaɪəbəl) /

adjective

not capable of being justified
Derived Formsunjustifiably, adverb

British Dictionary definitions for unjustifiable (2 of 2)

justifiable

/ (ˈdʒʌstɪˌfaɪəbəl) /

adjective

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