justly
20
3.4
- adverb
- /ˈdʒʌstli/
:
justamente
- The judge ruled justly, ensuring that both sides received a fair hearing.
- rule justly
- act justly
- justly celebrated
After all, the only things that matter to whether holdings are just on Nozick's picture is whether they were justly acquired or justly transferred.
- After all, the only things that matter to whether holdings are just on Nozick's picture is whether they were justly acquired or justly transferred.
- There's a lot of people that feel like even though the ideal you describe is a beautiful one, it does not always operate justly.
- So he says for actions to be done temperately or justly, it does not suffice that they themselves have the right qualities.
- Virtue can use wealth wisely, justly, temperately, courageously, right?
- If therefore we could consider things justly.
Examples
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I shall try to decide justly.
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This time you must treat me justly.
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Men have written history, not always justly.
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Teachers need to reflect upon how justly they treat each student.
Academic text (1998) -
Ultimately, we believed in the capacity of the new democratic movements to rule justly in the interests of all.
Academic text (1994) -
However, God orders that all wives be treated equally and justly in economic, physical, and psychological matters.
Academic text (2000) -
After all, the only things that matter to whether holdings are just on Nozick's picture is whether they were justly acquired or justly transferred.
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The law of David shall deal justly with all men, Hebrew and heathen alike.
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It is not idly done, for this nation will be justly governed.
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In today's capitalist environment, you will end up justly rewarded for the price you give.
Blog text (3)
Synonyms
113
2.6
In a fair way because someone deserves it
100
1.0
In an honest way that treats everyone the same
72
3.7
In a fair and legal way
34
3.3
In a just and honest way that follows the rules
17
4.6
For a good reason that can be shown to be right
9
3.7
People get a fair result because of what they did
6
6.0
In a fair way that gives everyone what they need
4
5.6
Something should happen because it is fair or proper
2
4.8
According to the law or what is fair
1
6.3
In a fair way that treats all sides the same
Antonyms
How Just
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word justly comes from just, which comes from the Latin justus meaning 'right' or 'fair'. So, like justice, to act justly is to do something 'in a fair, honest way'.