defensible
adjective
de·fen·si·ble
di-ˈfen(t)-sə-bəl 
: capable of being defended
defensible theories
a defensible hill
Examples of defensible in a Sentence
Both candidates hold defensible positions on the issue.
Under those circumstances, her actions were completely defensible.
Slavery is not morally defensible.
The city has a defensible location.
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The Biden administration aims to create a defensible moat so that U.S. automakers’ efforts to build competitive EVs are not wiped out by Chinese imports.
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Chris Bataille, Fortune, 23 May 2024
Falcons acted on the belief of their scouts, a defensible move even if the fallout could be daunting.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2024
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Chris Bataille, Fortune, 23 May 2024
Falcons acted on the belief of their scouts, a defensible move even if the fallout could be daunting.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2024
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“Defensible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/defensible. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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