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justifiable

[juhs-tuh-fahy-uh-buhl, juhs-tuh-fahy-] / ˈdʒʌs təˌfaɪ ə bəl, ˌdʒʌs təˈfaɪ- /


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Then the obligatory excuse-making: “I think there is justifiable anger at the ongoing war.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Once you look at the stoppages in the West Ham game, you can see the 11 minutes was justifiable.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

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

“I just, er ...” I didn’t have a justifiable reason for being there.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins




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