justified
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A second principle that limits when deadly force can legally be used is proportionality: Shooting someone is only justified when it is a proportional response to the perceived threat.
From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026
Rather, he said, leaders in a republic must seek to “mold” public sentiment—to convince an often skeptical populace that a controversial course of action is justified.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
It is never justified, in our view, to attack civilians in retaliation for state-sponsored action that leads to the loss of civilian life.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
But, amid justified optimism that the famous Green Jacket might remain in UK hands, it would be foolish to ignore what has also been happening on the breakaway LIV Tour.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026
She had wanted him to make her feel justified, solidify her right to self-pity, encourage her to occupy a larger portion of the moral high ground.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
