Justifiable

/ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪəbl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Capable of being justified, merited, or warranted; defensible.

The increased funding for the project was deemed justifiable given the positive impact it would have on the community.

Having good reason; reasonable or valid.

Her concerns about the safety of the new product were justifiable due to previous incidents.

Conforming to moral or ethical standards; not wrong or unjust.

It is justifiable to hold individuals accountable for their actions in a court of law.

Able to be placed in a position of being defended or supported.

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.

Justified decisions or actions

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