1. in a way that can be defended or maintained as reasonable or valid

Examples

• The scientist could tenably argue that more research was needed before drawing conclusions.
• Her position on the issue was tenably supported by the available evidence.
• The lawyer tenably claimed that the contract was invalid due to unclear terms.
• He could tenably maintain that his actions were justified under the circumstances.
• The theory can be tenably defended despite some conflicting data.
• She tenably argued for a different approach to solving the problem.