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defensible reason

[/dɪˈfɛnsəbəl ˈriːzən/]
noun phrasepl: defensible reasons / razões defensáveis
razão defensável
1. A reason or justification that can be logically supported, justified, or argued in favor of; a reason that can withstand criticism or scrutiny
The company provided a defensible reason for the price increase by citing increased production costs.
A empresa forneceu uma razão defensável para o aumento de preço, citando custos de produção aumentados.
2. A justification that is reasonable and capable of being defended in an argument or debate
There is no defensible reason to exclude qualified candidates based on their age.
Não há razão defensável para excluir candidatos qualificados com base na idade.
Synonyms
justifiable reasonvalid reasonlegitimate reasontenable reasonwarranted reason
Antonyms
indefensible reasonunjustifiable reasoninvalid reasonbaseless reasonunfounded reason

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
razão defensável
Standard usage in formal and legal contexts
São Paulo
razão defensável / motivo justificável
Common in business and legal discourse
Portugal
razão defensável / razão justificada
Used in formal and academic contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

have a leg to stand on
hold water
stand up in court
make a case for
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