defendable

adjective

Definition of defendablenext
1
as in defended
capable of being defended against physical attack that nation has long insisted on having borders that it regards as defendable

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2
as in justifiable
capable of being defended with good reasoning against verbal attack your thesis had better be defendable for the attacks are going to be withering

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  1. justifiable
  2. defensible
  3. secure
Adjective
  • Others may instead look at it as the pilots having a very justifiable reason to distrust airline management, having lost years’ of gains in the past when contracts were ripped up during airline bankruptcies.
    Brian Foley, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
  • Historically, many Americans have viewed the laws as justifiable.
    Kristina M. Lee, The Conversation, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of justifiable
Adjective
  • The Saratoga Fire District and County Fire remind us all to clear brush for a defensible space around our homes.
    Debby Rice, The Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2024
  • Invest in Fire-Resistant Landscaping: If your property is at risk for wildfires, consider fire-resistant landscaping—using plants with high moisture content and creating defensible space around your home.
    Monica Sanders, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
Definition of defensible
Adjective
  • Far from moving toward victory, Israel is becoming less secure in the region, less stable at home, and less likely to find a durable solution with the Palestinians.
    John Spencer, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
  • Outdoor Life trail runners tested and reviewed the best running headlamps that have a secure fit, steady lighting, and adequate throw for navigating rough terrain at high speeds.
    Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of secure
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defend

defendable

defendant

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