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Justifiable
Meaning
Adj
●
That can be justified.
●
In Law:
Describing an
illegal
and
intentional
act
that is nevertheless not
blameworthy
,
for example
because its positive
consequences
outweighed
the
bad
. Distinguished from
excusable
,
describing
an
involuntary
illegal
act
.
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Origin
justifiable
English
-able
English
justify
English
justificare
Latin
justus
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Antonyms
Unjustifiable
Related
Excusable
Acceptable
Reasonable
Permissible
Warranted
Legitimate
Plausible
Lawful
Logical
Feasible
Appropriate
Fair
Viable
Worthwhile
Understandable
Sensible
Immoral
Rational
Unreasonable
Unjust
Adequate
Justification
Necessary
Ethical
Satisfactory
Unjustified
Sufficient
Relevant
Forgivable
Unfair
Defendable
Accurate
Questionable
Possible
Credible
Desirable
Legal
Moral
Unlawful
Convincing
Compelling
Genuine
Practical
Permissable
Applicable
Profitable
Problematic
Controversial
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