justifiable arguments

[ˌdʒʌstɪˈfaɪəbl ˈɑːrɡjuːmənts]
noun phrasepl: justifiable arguments
argumentos justificáveis
1. arguments that can be shown to be reasonable, valid, or defensible based on evidence, logic, or established principles
The company presented justifiable arguments for why they needed to increase prices due to inflation.
A empresa apresentou argumentos justificáveis para o aumento de preços devido à inflação.
2. reasons or positions that have adequate support and can withstand scrutiny or criticism
Despite the controversy, the lawyer made justifiable arguments in defense of her client.
Apesar da controvérsia, a advogada apresentou argumentos justificáveis em defesa de seu cliente.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'justifiable arguments' are highly valued in academic, legal, and business settings. In Brazil, emphasis is often placed on explaining the reasoning behind decisions, while in the USA, the focus tends to be on presenting empirical evidence. The phrase is formal and typically used in professional or academic discourse.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
valid argumentssound argumentsdefensible argumentsreasonable argumentswell-founded argumentssupported arguments
Antonyms / Antônimos
unjustifiable argumentsindefensible argumentsinvalid argumentsgroundless argumentsunfounded arguments

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
argumentos justificáveis
standard usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
argumentos justificáveis
commonly used in business and legal discourse
Rio de Janeiro
argumentos justificáveis
standard usage with no regional variation
Portugal
argumentos justificáveis
identical usage in European Portuguese

Related Words

justificationrationalereasoningevidencelogicsubstantiation

Related Idioms & Phrases

have a leg to stand on
make a case for something
hold water
stand up to scrutiny
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