de·fen·si·ble 
/dɪˈfɛnsəbəl/ adjective
/dɪˈfɛnsəbəl/ adjective [more defensible; most defensible] formal 1 : able to be thought of as good or acceptable
▪ Both candidates hold defensible positions on the issue. ▪ Under those circumstances, her actions were completely defensible. ▪ Slavery is not morally defensible. 2 : able to be defended or protected : able to be kept safe from damage or harm
▪ The city has a defensible location. ▪ a defensible bridge
▪ Both candidates hold defensible positions on the issue. ▪ Under those circumstances, her actions were completely defensible. ▪ Slavery is not morally defensible.
▪ The city has a defensible location. ▪ a defensible bridge
