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Alongside demoralization runs justifiable caution; the act of protest itself has become more dangerous.
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Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2025
He was told that no charges were filed and that it was deemed a justifiable homicide.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2025
In its latest action addressing broader issues, the El Cajon City Council on Tuesday voted against the state bill that would change rules about justifiable homicide and unanimously adopted a resolution defining antisemitism and promoting nondiscrimination of all residents.
—Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
Some homicides on the list may be judged by authorities as justifiable.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2025
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Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2025
He was told that no charges were filed and that it was deemed a justifiable homicide.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2025
In its latest action addressing broader issues, the El Cajon City Council on Tuesday voted against the state bill that would change rules about justifiable homicide and unanimously adopted a resolution defining antisemitism and promoting nondiscrimination of all residents.
—Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
Some homicides on the list may be judged by authorities as justifiable.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Justifiable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/justifiable. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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justifiable
adjective
jus·ti·fi·able
ˌjəs-tə-ˈfī-ə-bəl 
: capable of being justified
justifiable reliance
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