justifiable
adjectiveUK /ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪəbl/
US /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪəbl/
If something is justifiable, it is fair and okay to do it.
Her anger was justifiable because someone broke her favorite toy.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Able to be shown to be right or reasonable with good reasons.
The teacher said the student's question was justifiable and worth answering.
3. Having a good enough reason to be done or believed.
It is justifiable to wear a coat when it is snowing outside.
4. Fair and acceptable according to rules or what most people think is right.
The referee decided the penalty was justifiable after watching the replay.