Pronunciation: /ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪəbl/
adjective able to be justified or defended; reasonable
A1 It is not justifiable to steal from others.
A2 The punishment for the crime was deemed justifiable by the judge.
B1 The decision to increase taxes was seen as justifiable by the government.
B2 In certain circumstances, violence can be justifiable in self-defense.
C1 The company's decision to lay off employees was justifiable due to financial reasons.
C2 The use of force in war is a complex issue that requires careful consideration to determine if it is justifiable.
adverb in a way that is able to be justified or defended; reasonably
A1 It is justifiable to wear a coat in cold weather.
A2 It is justifiable to take a break after studying for hours.
B1 Her decision to quit her job was justifiable due to the toxic work environment.
B2 The company's decision to increase prices was justifiable based on market trends.
C1 The government's decision to impose a curfew was justifiable to control the spread of the virus.
C2 The court ruled that the use of force by the police was justifiable in the given circumstances.
formal The decision to increase taxes was deemed justifiable by the government due to the economic situation.
informal I think his actions were justifiable given the circumstances.
slang I can see why she did that, it's totally justifiable.
figurative In the court of public opinion, his actions were justifiable based on the evidence presented.
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