justly

[ juhst-lee ]

adverb

1. in a just manner; honestly; fairly:

   Deal justly with the prisoners.

2. in conformity to fact or rule; accurately:

   justly proportioned.

   Synonyms: exactly, properly

3. deservedly; as deserved.

Word History and Origins

Origin of justly¹

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; just ¹, -ly

Example Sentences

"The prosecution is not acting justly," he said.

From BBC

Jones, a stand-up comedian, was justly celebrated for his portrayal of the movie’s title character.

From Los Angeles Times

If “any error” or “fraud is discovered, the Board shall determine a method to compute the votes justly.”

From Salon

It is frustrating that “The Birthday” went unseen for two decades but now that the film is available, folks can see why Feldman is justly proud of it.

From Salon

Some of those CEOs could justly say that they can’t attract employees to a state without reproductive rights.

From Salon

Related Words

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• rightfully
• rightly