Meaning & Definition of word "Justifiable"

Justifiable

/ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪəbl/

1. Capable of being justified, merited, or warranted; defensible.
- Example: The increased funding for the project was deemed justifiable given the positive impact it would have on the community.
2. Having good reason; reasonable or valid.
- Example: Her concerns about the safety of the new product were justifiable due to previous incidents.
3. Conforming to moral or ethical standards; not wrong or unjust.
- Example: It is justifiable to hold individuals accountable for their actions in a court of law.
4. Able to be placed in a position of being defended or supported.
- Example: The manager gave a justifiable explanation for the cut in overtime hours.

From Old French justifier, from Latin justificare, meaning ‘to administer justice, to justify’.

justifiable cause:

A reason that can be defended or justified.

justifiable anger:

Anger that is considered reasonable or warranted.

justifiable homicide:

The killing of a person under circumstances that allow for the act to be legally justified.

justify:

to show or prove to be right or reasonable.

justification:

the action of showing something to be right or reasonable.

justice:

just behavior or treatment.

Meaning: Justified decisions or actions

Example Sentence: His choice to drop the class was justifiable given the heavy workload.