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   justifiable

   /ˈdʒʌstɪfʌɪəbl/

   adjective

   • 1. able to be shown to be right or reasonable; defensible: "it is not financially justifiable"

   Word Origin early 16th century (in the sense ‘justiciable’): from French, from justifier ‘to justify’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. justifiability noun
   • 2. justifiableness noun

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   JUSTIFIABLE definition: 1. If something is justifiable, there is a good reason for it: 2. If something is justifiable…. Learn more.

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   Justifiable definition: capable of being justified; that can be shown to be or can be defended as being just, right, or warranted; defensible. See examples of JUSTIFIABLE used in a sentence.

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   The meaning of JUSTIFIABLE is capable of being justified : excusable. How to use justifiable in a sentence.

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   Define justifiable. justifiable synonyms, justifiable pronunciation, justifiable translation, English dictionary definition of justifiable. adj. Having sufficient grounds for justification; possible to justify: justifiable resentment. jus′ti·fi′a·bil′i·ty n. jus′ti·fi′a·bly adv. American...

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   An action, situation, emotion, or idea that is justifiable is acceptable or correct because there is a good reason for it. They believe the violence of the revolutionary years was justifiable on the grounds of political necessity.

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   If something is justifiable, it was done for a good reason and is easily explained or defended. Your fear of gerbils is justifiable, given your experience with the mutant gerbil that ate your neighbor's dog.

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   Definition of justifiable adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   justifiable meaning, definition, what is justifiable: actions, reactions, decisions etc that a...: Learn more.

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    uk/ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪəbl/us. having a good reason: justifiable anger. Want to learn more? Improve your vocabulary with English Vocabulary in Use from Cambridge. Learn the words you need to communicate with confidence. justifiably. adverb. (Definition of justifiable from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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    Justifiable definition: Having sufficient grounds for justification; possible to justify.