justifiable
/'dʤʌstifaiəbl/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Capable of being shown to be right or reasonable: Describes an action, decision, or belief for which acceptable reasons or evidence can be provided.
- Defensible or excusable: Refers to something that can be legally or morally defended.
Usage
- The adjective "justifiable" is used to qualify nouns, indicating they are supported by good reasons. It often appears before the noun it modifies or after linking verbs like "be," "seem," or "appear."
- It is commonly used in discussions of ethics, law, and personal decisions to assess whether something is acceptable.
Examples
- Before a noun:
- The court ruled it was a justifiable use of force in self-defense.
- She had a justifiable reason for being late.
- After a linking verb:
- His anger was completely justifiable given the circumstances.
- The price increase seems justifiable due to rising production costs.
Advanced Usage
- "Justifiable homicide": A legal term for a killing considered lawful, such as in self-defense or by a police officer in the line of duty.
- The jury found the defendant not guilty, declaring the act a case of justifiable homicide.
- "Morally justifiable": Used to argue that an action aligns with ethical principles.
- Some philosophers argue that lying is never morally justifiable.
Variants and Related Words
- Justifiably (adverb): In a way that can be justified.
- He was justifiably proud of his achievement.
- Justify (verb): To show or prove to be right or reasonable.
- Can you justify your decision?
- Justification (noun): The action of showing something to be right or reasonable; a good reason.
- There is no justification for such rudeness.
Synonyms
- Defensible: Able to be defended or justified.
- Excusable: Able to be forgiven or pardoned.
- Warranted: Justified or authorized.
- Reasonable: Based on good sense; fair and sensible.
Antonyms
- Inexcusable: Too bad to be justified or tolerated.
- Unjustifiable: Impossible to justify.
- Indefensible: Not justifiable by argument.
Related Phrases and Idioms
- "Justifiable cause": A legitimate reason for an action, often used in legal contexts.
- The officer needed justifiable cause to conduct the search.
- "Within justifiable limits": Not exceeding what can be reasonably defended.
- The criticism, while harsh, was within justifiable limits.
Adjective
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capable of being justified
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