justifiably
adverb/ˌdʒʌstɪˈfaɪəbli/, /ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪəbli/
/ˌdʒʌstɪˈfaɪəbli/, /ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪəbli/
- for a good reason, and therefore in a way that is acceptable synonym legitimately
- The university can be justifiably proud of its record.
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