justifiable

US: /ˈdʒəstəˌfaɪəbəɫ/
UK: /d‍ʒˈʌstɪfˌa‍ɪəbə‍l/


English Vietnamese dictionary


justifiable /'dʤʌstifaiəbl/
  • tính từ
    • có thể bào chữa được, có thể chứng minh là đúng
    • hợp pháp, hợp lý, chính đáng
      • justifiable honicide: trường hợp giết người vì lý do chính đáng (tự vệ)

Advanced English dictionary


+ adjective
existing or done for a good reason, and therefore acceptable
Synonym: LEGITIMATE
justifiable criticism / pride + justifiable homicide
justifiably adverb: The university can be justifiably proud of its record.

Collocation dictionary


VERBS

be, seem | become | consider sth, think sth
We consider this action justifiable.

ADV.

entirely | commercially, economically | ethically, morally

PREP.

~ on the grounds of/that
The cutbacks are justifiable on the grounds of cost.
| ~ on … grounds
The rule is justifiable on safety grounds.


Concise English dictionary


'dʒʌstɪfaɪəbl
adj.
+capable of being justified