justness

[ juhst-nis ]

noun

1. the quality or state of being just, equitable, or right:

   His justness was never doubted.

2. conformity to fact or rule; correctness; exactness.

Word History and Origins

Origin of justness¹

First recorded in 1400–50, justness is from the late Middle English word justnesse. See just ¹, -ness

Example Sentences

All the world is sensible of the justness of this maxim, the clamours of the colonists are a striking proof of it.

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But as voting for Socialism is the most obvious duty of all who are convinced of its justness and wisdom, so it is the least duty.

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In this situation, justness of expression and presence of mind were peculiarly necessary in answering.

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I myself am convinced, by long and many repeated experience, of their justness and solidity.

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The characteristic of his genius, so well defined, so ill understood, was less audacity than justness.

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