Defensibility: meaning, definitions and examples

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defensibility

[ dɪˈfɛnsɪˈbɪlɪti ]

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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.

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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

Word origin

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.