Justifiable

Justifiable

Adjective · /ˈdʒʌs.tɪ.faɪ.ə.bəl/ or /dʒʌs.tɪˈfaɪ.ə.bəl/

Definition

Able to be shown to be right or reasonable; capable of being justified or defended with good reasons.

Origin

From justify (from Old French justifier, from Late Latin justificare, to make just or righteous, from justus, just, and facere, to make) + -able. Used in English from the late 15th century.