adverb
- in a way that is justified or authorized; with good reason
Usage: formal
Examples
- The CEO could warrantably claim credit for the company’s success.
- She was warrantably proud of her academic achievements.
- The judge ruled that the search was warrantably conducted.
- He warrantably refused to sign the unfair contract.
- The criticism was warrantably harsh given the circumstances.
- The decision can be warrantably defended on legal grounds.