defensible
adjective
de·fen·si·ble
di-ˈfen(t)-sə-bəl 
: capable of being defended
defensible theories
a defensible hill
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.
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About six weeks later, after multiple lawsuits, we were reinstated, but warned that more legally defensible layoffs were likely coming.
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Literary Hub, 22 Dec. 2025
This is meant to reduce fuel loads and create defensible space and fuel breaks that protect homes and support safe evacuation routes, officials said.
—Susan Gill Vardon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Dec. 2025
Another catalyst is that Airbnb is relatively more defensible against AI versus traditional online travel agencies due to its strong brand and high direct usage, Erickson said.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2025
But if the committee decides to keep them in, the strength of the Tide’s victories is the only defensible reason why.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 7 Dec. 2025
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Literary Hub, 22 Dec. 2025
This is meant to reduce fuel loads and create defensible space and fuel breaks that protect homes and support safe evacuation routes, officials said.
—Susan Gill Vardon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Dec. 2025
Another catalyst is that Airbnb is relatively more defensible against AI versus traditional online travel agencies due to its strong brand and high direct usage, Erickson said.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2025
But if the committee decides to keep them in, the strength of the Tide’s victories is the only defensible reason why.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 7 Dec. 2025
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“Defensible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/defensible. Accessed 24 Dec. 2025.
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