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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.
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.
Definition 2024
justly
justly
English
Adverb
justly (comparative justlier or more justly, superlative justliest or most justly)
- In a just or fair manner; rightfully.
- 1890, Robert Franklin Pennell, History of Rome:
- His valor, wisdom, and justice made him justly popular, but caused him to be regarded with suspicion at Rome.
- 1890, Robert Franklin Pennell, History of Rome:
- With a just or fair use of language; with good reason, properly.
- 2012, Jay Newton-Small, ‘Gangless in Glasgow’, Time, 1 Oct 2011:
- But the city on the River Clyde can justly claim to have turned the tide.
- 2012, Jay Newton-Small, ‘Gangless in Glasgow’, Time, 1 Oct 2011:
- (obsolete) With great precision; accurately, exactly.
- 1603, John Florio, translating Michel de Montaigne, Essayes, London: Edward Blount, OCLC 946730821, II.14:
- It is a pleasant imagination to conceive a spirit iustly ballanced betweene two equall desires.
- 1603, John Florio, translating Michel de Montaigne, Essayes, London: Edward Blount, OCLC 946730821, II.14:
Translations
In a just or fair manner
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