defensibly

/ˌdɛfɛnˈsɪbli/

Definitions

1. adverb

in a way that can be defended or justified

“The company’s actions were defensibly motivated by a desire to cut costs.”

2. adverb

in a way that is justifiable or excusable

“She argued that her absence was defensibly due to her sister’s illness.”

Synonyms

  • justifiably
  • reasonably
  • validly

Antonyms

  • illegitimately
  • unjustifiably