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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

We reject out of hand the proposition that such acts are justifiable.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 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

“We find the death of Vergible Woods to be entirely accidental and justifiable, and that no blame should rest upon the defendant Janie Woods.”

From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston