Justifiably
/ˌdʒʌstɪˈfaɪəbli/
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- (adv.) In a manner that can be shown to be just, right, or reasonable under the law.
The defendant was justifiably acting in self-defense.
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Commentary
Used primarily to qualify actions or decisions that meet legal standards of justification or reasonableness.
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