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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are justifiable" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing whether certain actions, decisions, or beliefs can be defended or deemed reasonable.
Example: "The measures taken by the government during the crisis are justifiable given the circumstances."
Alternatives: "are defensible" or "can be warranted".
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are justifiable
adjective
That can be justified.
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What restrictions on U.S. immigration are justifiable?
For instance, he says that suicide bombings are justifiable but only within Israel.
Having said that, there are justifiable motives in moving towards once-only assessment.
But there are justifiable reasons to treat their proclamations with scepticism.
And our report says nothing about whether the underlying policies are justifiable or not.
He has motivations which to him, at least, are justifiable ones.
Do you believe the tactics used by yellow or tabloid journalists are justifiable?
Often, Apple's snazzy graphics are justifiable because they make the Mac more fun to use.
The Yes Men argue that lies are justifiable in certain cases.
"We want to make sure the economic benefits are justifiable going forward," the minister said.
Both views are justifiable: it's a classic example of a glass being simultaneously half full and empty.
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