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justifiable

[juhs-tuh-fahy-uh-buhl, juhs-tuh-fahy-] / ˈdʒʌs təˌfaɪ ə bəl, ˌdʒʌs təˈfaɪ- /
ADJECTIVE
reasonable, well-founded
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acceptable admissible allowable defensible lawful legitimate logical probable proper reasonable understandable valid
WEAK
condonable excusable fair fit forgivable legit licit pardonable remissible right rightful sound suitable tenable vindicable warrantable
Antonyms
STRONGEST
illegal illegitimate improbable invalid prohibited unacceptable unlawful unlikely unreasonable unsuitable wrong
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unjustifiable unwarranted

Example Sentences

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A study we conducted of the law in three states—California, Florida, and Massachusetts—highlights some of the common principles that limit when shooting someone is justifiable, and therefore lawful.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

"It is not justifiable to claim that the race has been lost."

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

However, they think a low valuation multiple of four times Ebitda is justifiable given ad markets remain short and near-term visibility is low.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

"There are justifiable reasons why they can't take on that responsibility."

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2026

This was patently untrue, but a justifiable distortion in the Jeffersonian scheme of things because motivated by an authentic urge to sustain the friendship.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis