defensible

/dɪˈfɛnsəbəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

capable of being defended; able to be justified or supported

“The city’s walls made the area defensible against invaders.”

2. noun

a position or policy that can be defended or justified

“The government’s defensible stance on the issue helped to calm the protesters.”

Synonyms

  • defendable
  • justifiable

Antonyms

  • indefensible
  • unjustifiable