justifiable

adjective

jus·​ti·​fi·​able ˈjə-stə-ˌfī-ə-bəl How to pronounce justifiable (audio)
: capable of being justified : excusable
justifiable family prideCurrent Biography
justifiably adverb

Examples of justifiable in a Sentence

had justifiable reasons for leaving early
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In many cases, anger and resentment are valid, justifiable responses in conflict. Mark Travers, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025 Many promising young people, making government service as a career, have been suddenly fired without justifiable reason. Peter Buonome, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2025 The Department of Education has widely been considered an essential and justifiable cabinet-level agency since the 2000s. Mallory Hutchings-Tryon / Made By History, TIME, 20 Feb. 2025 The Constitutional Court began the trial on Dec. 27 to review an impeachment motion that accused Yoon of violating his constitutional duty by imposing martial law with no justifiable grounds. Reuters, NBC News, 21 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for justifiable

Word History

First Known Use

1561, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of justifiable was in 1561

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“Justifiable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/justifiable. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

Legal Definition

justifiable

adjective
jus·​ti·​fi·​able ˌjəs-tə-ˈfī-ə-bəl How to pronounce justifiable (audio)
: capable of being justified
justifiable reliance
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