Meaning of the word defensible in English

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defensible

US /dɪˈfen.sə.bəl/
UK /dɪˈfen.sə.bəl/
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Adjective

1.

able to be protected against attack

Example:
The castle was built on a highly defensible hill.
They chose a strategic location that was easily defensible.
2.

able to be justified or supported by argument

Example:
His actions were not morally defensible.
The company's decision was legally defensible.
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