warrantedly

For good cause

In a warranted or justified manner—with good reason or proper authorization.

The adverb is rare, appearing mostly in formal or academic contexts: The critic warrantedly questioned the study's methodology.

It contrasts with unwarrantedly, which sees more frequent use.

justified

rightfully

By just claim

properly · defensibly · justifiably · appropriately · soundly · fairly · rightly · merited · earned · deserved

evidenced

verifiably

Capable of being proven

corroborated · confirmed · documented · attested · validated · authenticated · certified · supported · backed · proven

rational

logically

Through sound reasoning

judiciously · coherently · plausibly · cogently · reasonably · soundly · levelheadedly · sagaciously · circumspectly · analytically

authorized

lawfully

In legal compliance

permissibly · sanctioned · endorsed · approved · certified · authenticated · ratified · constitutionally · statutorily · allowably

Opposites
justification/grounds

warrantedlyunwarrantedly

Without sufficient cause

unjustifiably · groundlessly · baselessly · undeservedly · unfoundedly

reasonableness/rationality

warrantedlyunwarrantedly

Without sufficient cause

unjustifiably · arbitrarily · unreasonably · groundlessly · baselessly

authorization

warrantedlyunwarrantedly

Without sufficient cause

illegitimately · improperly · unlawfully · illicitly · presumptuously

Family

warranted, unwarranted

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