defensible
adjectiveUK /dɪˈfɛnsɪbəl/
US /dɪˈfɛnsəbəl/
Able to be protected or shown to be right.
The team's decision to wait was defensible because the weather was dangerous.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Able to be defended against attack.
The castle was defensible because it sat on a high hill.
3. Able to be explained or justified with good reasons.
Her choice of words was defensible, even if it upset some people.
4. Capable of being protected from criticism or challenge.
The scientist's theory was defensible because it was backed by strong evidence.