justifiable

[US]/ˌdʒʌstɪˈfaɪəbl/

[UK]/ˌdʒʌstɪˈfaɪəbl/

Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. able to be shown as legitimate, reasonable, or lawful.

when would such a rule be justifiable?.

The rule is justifiable on safety grounds.

Whether mercy killing is justifiable is still an open question.

The cutbacks are justifiable on the grounds of cost.

The jury returned a verdict of justifiable homicide.

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