1. able to be shown to be right or reasonable; defensible

Examples

• The company’s decision to raise prices was justifiable given the increased costs.
• Her anger was completely justifiable after what happened.
• The judge ruled that the use of force was not justifiable in this case.
• Is it justifiable to spend so much money on a new car?
• The delay was justifiable due to the severe weather conditions.
• Critics argued that the war was not justifiable under international law.
• His concerns about safety were perfectly justifiable.