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Webster 1913 Edition


Justly

Just′ly

,
adv.
[From
Just
,
Adj.
]
In a just manner; in conformity to law, justice, or propriety; by right; honestly; fairly; accurately.
“In equal balance justly weighed.”
Shak.
Nothing can
justly
be despised that can not
justly
be blamed: where there is no choice there can be no blame.
South.

Webster 1828 Edition


Justly

JUST'LY

,
adv.
[from just.] In conformity to law, justice or propriety; by right. The offender is justly condemned. The hero is justly rewarded, applauded or honored.
1.
According to truth and facts. His character is justly described.
2.
Honestly; fairly; with integrity; as, to do justly. Mic.6.
3.
Properly; accurately; exactly.
Their feet assist their hands, and justly beat the ground.