vindicable

Able to defend

Vindicable means capable of being vindicated—able to be defended, justified, or cleared of blame.

A vindicable position can be supported with evidence.

A vindicable accusation can be proven true.

The word is rare, appearing mostly in legal or philosophical contexts where the question is whether something can be successfully defended or justified.

justifiable

Able to be defended

defensibleAble to be justified
warrantedProperly justified or sanctioned
excusableWarranting forgiveness

tenable · reasonable · legitimate · pardonable · forgivable · supportable · maintainable · arguable · sound · permissible

moral

righteous

Morally good, justified

ethicalConforming to moral principles
honorableHaving high moral standards
uprightVertical or morally sound

principled · virtuous · just · fair · blameless · innocent · guiltless · irreproachable · unimpeachable · above reproach

provable

verifiable

Able to be proven

demonstrableAble to be proven
confirmableAble to be proven
supportableAble to be justified

documentable · evidence · proof · corroboration · authentication · testimony · validation · certification · attestation · substantiation

Opposites

defensibility

vindicableindefensible

Cannot be justified

unjustifiable · inexcusable · unsupportable · unwarrantable · unsustainable

Family

revenge, avenge, vengeance, vengeful, vindicate, vindication, vindicated, vindicating, vindicates

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