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In literature, the term "defensible" is often employed to underline that an argument or theory can be adequately supported with sound reasoning. For instance, in François Rabelais’s work, the phrase "Both theories are defensible, and can be supported by good reasons" [1] suggests that even competing ideas are worthy of consideration if they can be logically backed up. This usage illustrates a broader literary tendency to value rational debate and the strength of evidence, encouraging readers to critically evaluate and defend their perspectives.
  1. Both theories are defensible, and can be supported by good reasons.
    — from Gargantua and Pantagruel by François Rabelais

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