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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

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

“A party plaintiff’s misguided belief or guileless action in relying on a statement on which no reasonable person would rely is not justifiable reliance,” according to Vondran Legal, which has offices in California and Arizona.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026

Yet there are still questions about Sabalenka's big-game mentality - and with justifiable cause after her latest loss in a major final.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

It was the iced-over, heartless feeling that enables some people to do terrible things for what they believe are perfectly justifiable reasons.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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