justified

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Keenan’s review concluded that the case was justified, according to former prosecutors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

The BMA say its justified because that is what the government uses to add interest to student loans.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

A second principle that limits when deadly force can legally be used is proportionality: Shooting someone is only justified when it is a proportional response to the perceived threat.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

It is never justified, in our view, to attack civilians in retaliation for state-sponsored action that leads to the loss of civilian life.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

The library raid was part of that clampdown, and to the NSA it seemed justified.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield