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defensibly

 

[ dɪˈfɛnsəbli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

legal context

Defensibly refers to the ability to justify or provide a reasonable defense for a particular action, belief, or decision. It is often used in legal discussions to denote actions that can be supported by logical reasoning or evidence. The term implies that there is a plausible argument that can be made to support a choice or action. In essence, it relates to being able to stand by one's decisions when challenged. This word indicates a level of accountability and the presence of a rationale.

Synonyms

justifiably, logically, reasonably

Examples of usage

  • The defendant acted defensibly during the trial.
  • Her actions were defensibly justified by the evidence.
  • They approached the situation defensibly, ensuring they had all facts.
  • His defensibly ethical stance won the jury's favor.

Translations

Translations of the word "defensibly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 defensivamente

🇮🇳 रक्षा के तहत

🇩🇪 verteidigend

🇮🇩 dengan pertahanan

🇺🇦 захищено

🇵🇱 obronnie

🇯🇵 防御的に

🇫🇷 défensivement

🇪🇸 defensivamente

🇹🇷 savunma yaparak

🇰🇷 방어적으로

🇸🇦 دفاعيًا

🇨🇿 obranně

🇸🇰 obranným spôsobom

🇨🇳 防御性地

🇸🇮 obrambno

🇮🇸 vörn

🇰🇿 қорғаныс тәсілімен

🇬🇪 დაცვის გზით

🇦🇿 müdafiə edərək

🇲🇽 defensivamente

Etymology

The word 'defensibly' is derived from the root word 'defense', which comes from the Latin 'defensare', meaning 'to ward off' or 'to protect'. The suffix '-bly' is used to form adverbs, indicating the manner of action. In the legal realm, the concept of defensibility is crucial as it helps to determine whether an individual's actions can be legally justified. The incorporation of this term into common language reflects the importance of accountability and justification in both legal and everyday contexts, illustrating how individuals and organizations strive to defend their decisions.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,975, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.