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Meaning of JUSTLY

Pronunciation:  'justlee

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [adv]  in accordance with moral or social standards; "that serves him right"; "do right by him"
  2. [adv]  with honesty; "he was rightly considered the greatest singer of his time"
 
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 Synonyms: justifiedly, right, rightly
 
 Antonyms: unjustly
 

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Just"ly\, adv. [From {Just}, a.]
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.
 
Thesaurus Terms
 
 Related Terms: correctly, decently, decorously, deservedly, disinterestedly, dispassionately, duly, equally, equitably, evenly, fair, fairly, fitly, fittingly, impartially, impersonally, justifiably, justifiedly, meetly, nicely, properly, rightfully, rightly, upon even terms, warrantably, warrantedly, without distinction
 

 

 

 

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