justifiable

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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

"It is not justifiable to claim that the race has been lost."

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

In November, some parents near Dunstable in Bedfordshire said they feared their children were being "treated like criminals" after being sent to isolation for what they felt were justifiable breaches of uniform rules.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

Other recent films about Palestine have rippled with justifiable outrage, but “All That’s Left of You” leads with bittersweet resignation and even a modest hope for a better tomorrow.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026

Before the fire, Chicago citizens viewed their city with justifiable pride.

From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy