0 A supportable argument, statement, etc. can be shown to be true using evidence. --
1 If something bad is supportable, you are able to accept it or continue despite it: --
3 that can be shown to be true, or that people can accept: --
We all know that there are at least two basic reasons for building up reserves and balances; one reprehensible, and the other perfectly supportable.
The logical conclusion is that if an incineration plant is localised and conserves energy and heat as well as waste, that is supportable.
I cannot find it supportable on any of the propositions that have been advanced in its defence.
The industry of civil aviation is peculiar in that it still attempts to be competitive, where in reality there is no fair or supportable competition.
I remain to be convinced that the burden of regulation and the extra costs involved would be supportable.
All those objectives are entirely laudable and supportable, and entirely achievable without resorting to privatisation.
I doubt very much whether that is supportable on the evidence.
The cost of including only those cases would be supportable.
