tenable

🇺🇸 /ˈtenəbl/ 🇬🇧 /ˈtenəbl/
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adjective
R

able to be defended or justified

It's tenable to argue that the new policy will benefit everyone.

R

able to be held or occupied for a period of time

The position is tenable for five years, after which it must be re-evaluated.

translation

adj. able to be defended or justified; able to be held or occupied for a period of time