Examples of defensible in a sentence
Both candidates hold defensible positions on the issue.
Under those circumstances, her actions were completely defensible.
Slavery is not morally defensible.
The city has a defensible location.
14th Century
First Known Use of defensible
14th century
DEFENSIBLE Defined for English Language Learners
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adjective
de·fen·si·ble
\di-ˈfen(t)-sə-bəl\
Definition of defensible for English Language Learners
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: able to be thought of as good or acceptable
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: able to be defended or protected : able to be kept safe from damage or harm
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