justly

Everyday

1. Justly means fairly, in a way that is right and treats people equally. tree →
2. Justly means rightly, with good reason, as in «justly proud». tree →

In the lessons

Ethics, citizenship and stories: «treat people justly», «justly punished», «justly famous». It tells the reader something is fair or deserved.

Examples

• The judge treated everyone justly. tree →
• She was justly proud of her painting. tree →
• A good leader rules justly. tree →
• He was justly rewarded for his hard work. tree →
• The city is justly famous for its parks. tree →
• The teacher shared the sweets justly. tree →
• So the crown came to Dummling, who lived long, and ruled his people temperately and justly. tree →

Note

From «just» (fair). Opposite: unjustly. Do not confuse with «just» meaning «only» or «a moment ago».

In Jewish tradition

Ethics, citizenship and stories: «treat people justly», «justly punished», «justly famous». It tells the reader something is fair or deserved.

Examples

• The violence of the wicked shall drag them away; because they refuse to do justly. (Writings PRO.21.7, JPS 1917) tree →
• To do justly is joy to the righteous, but ruin to the workers of iniquity. (Writings PRO.21.15, JPS 1917) tree →
• But to them that decide justly shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them. (Writings PRO.24.25, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

From «just» (fair). Opposite: unjustly. Do not confuse with «just» meaning «only» or «a moment ago».