Justifiable

/dʒəsˈtɪfaɪəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Able to be shown or proven to be right, reasonable, or acceptable.

Etymology

From Latin 'justificare' (to make just/right). 'Just' comes from Latin 'justus' (right); 'ifiable' means 'able to be made/shown as.'

Kelly Says

In legal philosophy, 'justifiable homicide' is a technical term that transforms killing from murder into a lawful act—language literally determines innocence or guilt.

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