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Justifiably

Verb / ˈdʒʌstʌˌfaɪʌbli: / Another word for justifiably — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

able to be shown to be right or reasonable; defensible

Synonyms & similar words

unjustifiably legitimately rightly fairly reasonably properly legally justly lawfully validly warrantably excusably allowably permissibly licitly authorized authorizedly approvedly sanctioned entitled deservedly

Example sentences

  1. The teacher justifiably gave the student a good grade for their hard work.
  2. The police officer justifiably arrested the thief for stealing.
  3. The company justifiably fired the employee for breaking the rules.
  4. He justifiably felt angry when he found out he had been lied to.
  5. The judge justifiably ruled in favor of the plaintiff because they had evidence to support their case.

Quotes

  • 'What is morally justifiable is not always legal. What is legally justifiable is not always moral.' - Unknown
  • 'It is not justifiable to allow harm to continue when it can be prevented by reasonable means.' - Unknown
  • 'The end may justify the means as long as there is something that justifies the end.' - Leon Trotsky

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