justifiable (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /dʒʌsˈtɪfaiəbl/
Definition
Able to be shown to be right or reasonable; defensible.
Examples
His anger was perfectly justifiable.
The company argued that the price increase was justifiable.
Was the decision to fire him justifiable?
How to Use justifiable
- justifiable to (prepositional phrase)
- Able to be defended or explained to a particular person or group. — "His reasons for leaving were not justifiable to his colleagues."
- justifiable by (prepositional phrase)
- Able to be defended or explained by a specific reason or evidence. — "The court ruled that the use of force was justifiable by the threat of violence."
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