warrantable

adjective

Definition of warrantablenext
as in justifiable

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warrantable
  1. justifiable
  2. allowable
  3. permissible
  4. authorized
  5. constitutional
Adjective
  • He was sentenced to one year in prison, suspended for two years, under the Military Service Act, which allows for sentences of up to three years for evading mandatory military service without justifiable cause.
    Stella Kim, NBC News, 26 Nov. 2024
  • And seeing inaction or insufficient action from Washington in the face of this intimidation would give them justifiable cause for further alarm.
    Kyle Balzer, Foreign Affairs, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of justifiable
Adjective
  • And despite 30 years of governing regulations and bipartisan guidance provided to borrowers, the appeals court could rule that loan forgiveness under these plans is not allowable.
    Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians has been telling customers that its practices are allowable, but that stance has become harder to maintain.
    Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of allowable
Adjective
  • From 1975 through 1985, a period in which the water at the base was known to be contaminated with volatile organic compounds, tests showed that TCE levels in the water were 70-fold higher than the permissible amount, a study found.
    Jen Christensen, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
  • As a strict matter of law, Penny’s actions were permissible under the doctrine of justification, which recognizes that people under a threat of force have the right to defend themselves and others.
    The Editors, National Review, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of permissible
Adjective
  • The computer vision simply notifies authorized users of a probable match to review and decide how to respond.
    Dara Riordan, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The court officer remains an authorized contractor and the 36th District Court will not take any further action, McConico said.
    Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of authorized
Adjective
  • The first constitutional amendment approved by voters allows the Louisiana Supreme Court to sanction a judge upon an investigation by the Judiciary Commission of Louisiana.
    Jacob Mathews | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Dec. 2024
  • This week's quiz highlights frozen firsts, Santa scholars and constitutional milestones.
    Sydney Borchers, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of constitutional
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