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defensible

adjective

/dɪˈfɛnsəbəl/

Meaning

Capable of being protected against attack or criticism; justifiable.

Her decision was legally defensible.

justifiable, reasonable, tenable, supportable

indefensible, unjustifiable

defensible position, legally defensible, defensible argument

likely to cause harm or injury; unsafe

Situated in or pertaining to the middle; located toward the midline of the body or structure.

having a beneficial purpose; practical

greatest; most extreme; maximum possible

Occurring at the same time; occupying the same position in space or time.

honest and morally correct; vertical or erect in position