justifiable

[ juhs-tuh-fahy-uh-buh l, juhs-tuh-fahy- ]
/ ˈdʒʌs təˌfaɪ ə bəl, ˌdʒʌs təˈfaɪ- /
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adjective

capable of being justified; that can be shown to be or can be defended as being just, right, or warranted; defensible: justifiable homicide.

Origin of justifiable

From Middle French, dating back to 1515–25; see origin at justify, -able

OTHER WORDS FROM justifiable

Words nearby justifiable

justicia, justiciable, justiciar, justiciary, justicoat, justifiable, justifiable homicide, justification, justification by grace, through faith, justification by works, justificatory

Words related to unjustifiable

baseless, unjust, unforgivable, unjustified, groundless, inexcusable, unconscionable, unfounded, indefensible, uncalled-for, unpardonable, wrong, unmerited

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British Dictionary definitions for unjustifiable (1 of 2)

unjustifiable
/ (ʌnˈdʒʌstɪˌfaɪəbəl) /

adjective

not capable of being justified

Derived forms of unjustifiable

unjustifiably, adverb

British Dictionary definitions for unjustifiable (2 of 2)

justifiable
/ (ˈdʒʌstɪˌfaɪəbəl) /

adjective

capable of being justified; understandable

Derived forms of justifiable

justifiability or justifiableness, noun justifiably, adverb