arguable

arguable
adjective /ˈɑːɡjuəbl,ˈɑɹɡjuəbl/
a) That which can be argued; i.e., that which can be proven or strongly supported with sound logical deduction, precedent, and evidence.
b) Open to doubt, argument or debate.

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