justifiable

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{a} that can be justified, defensible
capable of being justified
{s} capable of being justified, defensible, able to be proved right or just
An action, situation, emotion, or idea that is justifiable is acceptable or correct because there is a good reason for it. The violence of the revolutionary years was justifiable on the grounds of political necessity. = legitimate + justifiably jus·ti·fi·ably He was justifiably proud of his achievements. actions, reactions, decisions etc that are justifiable are acceptable because they are done for good reasons
Of or pertaining to something that can be justified
Capable of being justified, or shown to be just
excusable
justifiable homicide
(Kanun) A killing without evil or criminal intent, for which there can be no blame, such as self-defense to protect oneself or to protect another, or the shooting by a law enforcement officer in fulfilling his/her duties. This is not to be confused with a crime of passion or claim of diminished capacity which refer to defenses aimed at reducing the penalty or degree of crime
justifiable homicide
a situation in which you are not punished for killing someone, usually because you did it to defend yourself
justifiable homicide
{i} killing that is considered to be lawful (such as if committed as self-defense or as the only way to prevent a crime)
justifiably
in a justifiable manner; with justification
justifiably
{a} in a justifiable manner, right
justifiably
in a justifiable manner, defensibly
justifiably
with good reason; "he is justifiably bitter"
justifiably
with good reason; "he is justifiably bitter
justifiable
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