justifiable

adjective

jus·​ti·​fi·​able ˈjə-stə-ˌfī-ə-bəl How to pronounce justifiable (audio)
Synonyms of justifiablenext
: capable of being justified : excusable
justifiable family pride— Current Biography
justifiability
ˌjə-stə-ˌfī-ə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce justifiable (audio)
noun
justifiably
ˈjə-stə-ˌfī-ə-blē How to pronounce justifiable (audio)
adverb

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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

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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

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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