justifiable

jus·ti·fi·able | \ ˈjə-stə-ˌfī-ə-bəl

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Definition of justifiable

: capable of being justified : excusable justifiable family pride — Current Biography

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had justifiable reasons for leaving early

Recent Examples on the Web Trips to those outside the city, like Caral, are easily justifiable, too. — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, "Some of Peru's Oldest Ruins Are Right in the Middle of Lima," 27 Jan. 2020 Federal law enforcement data compiled by the magazine showed that when arguing their actions were justifiable, women lost homicide cases 25 percent more often than men. — Ashley Remkus | Aremkus@al.com, al, "Alabama woman says she killed her rapist in self-defense. She could spend life in prison.," 21 Jan. 2020 With the borders sacred, and the exact mixture of people within them sacred, considerable subterfuge and violence were now justifiable in defending the frozen state of this order. — Thomas Meaney, Harper's magazine, "Trumpism After Trump," 20 Jan. 2020 But Smith says their creation is ethically justifiable and would offer hope to parents at risk of transmitting serious genetic disease to their offspring, according to a statement. — Jack Guy, CNN, "'Designer babies' could be just two years away, expert claims," 19 Nov. 2019 The killings reportedly include 10 considered by police to be justifiable. — Erin Donaghue, CBS News, "Toddler fatally shot while sleeping at home amid surge of homicides in Dallas," 7 Jan. 2020 Two months after Bradford’s death, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall released a report on the shooting and said the shooting was justifiable. — Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, "EJ Bradford’s family filing wrongful death lawsuit against Hoover, police officer who shot him," 22 Nov. 2019 Whether playfully or poignantly rendered, Siskind’s characters share a pervasive and justifiable paranoia. — Los Angeles Times, "New in L.A. theater: The struggles of women, as seen through the Armenian genocide," 27 Sep. 2019 The decision to do so was understandable and certainly justifiable. — BostonGlobe.com, "To confront new challenges, the Red Sox sought new leadership," 10 Sep. 2019

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13 Feb 2020

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“Justifiable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/justifiable. Accessed 17 Feb. 2020.

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