Defensibility: meaning, definitions and examples
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defensibility
[ dɪˈfɛnsɪˈbɪlɪti ]
in legal terms
The quality of being able to be defended or justified; the ability to withstand criticism or attack.
Synonyms
credibility, justifiability, tenability
Examples of usage
- The defensibility of the decision was questioned by the opposing party.
- Without clear evidence, the defensibility of the argument was weak.
in strategic terms
The capability of defending against an enemy attack or maintaining a position of strength.
Synonyms
fortification, protection, security
Examples of usage
- The defensibility of the fortress was crucial in the battle.
- Strategic planning focused on enhancing the defensibility of the territory.
Translations
Translations of the word "defensibility" in other languages:
🇵🇹 defensibilidade
🇮🇳 रक्षात्मकता
🇩🇪 Verteidigungsfähigkeit
🇮🇩 kemampuan bertahan
🇺🇦 захищеність
🇵🇱 obronność
🇯🇵 防御可能性 (ぼうぎょかのうせい)
🇫🇷 défendabilité
🇪🇸 defensibilidad
🇹🇷 savunulabilirlik
🇰🇷 방어 가능성 (bang-eo ganeunseong)
🇸🇦 قابلية الدفاع
🇨🇿 obhajitelnost
🇸🇰 obhájiteľnosť
🇨🇳 防御能力 (fángyù nénglì)
🇸🇮 obrambnost
🇮🇸 varnarhæfni
🇰🇿 қорғану қабілеттілігі
🇬🇪 დაცვისუნარიანობა
🇦🇿 müdafiə qabiliyyəti
🇲🇽 defensibilidad
Etymology
The word 'defensibility' is derived from the noun 'defense' which comes from the Old French word 'defens' and the Latin word 'defensus', both meaning 'warding off'. The suffix '-ibility' is added to indicate the quality of being able to be defended. The concept of defensibility has been crucial in various fields including law, military strategy, and business.
See also: defenseless, defenselessly, defenses, defensible, defensively, defensiveness, indefensible.