Etymology
Origin of justly
Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; see origin at just 1, -ly
Example Sentences
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Justly or not, it’s tough to emerge on the other side of “Reality Check” without harboring the impression that the “Top Model” creator deserves a seat on a nitro-boosted express train to the hot place.
From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026
London-based, FlashPack, has worked with a human resources company called Justly to help set salary benchmarks within the company.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2022
Justly or not, she wound up blaming herself.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 22, 2020
To treat you as I want to be treated—Considerately—Fairly—and Justly.
From Slate • Aug. 30, 2018
Justly, for only on Earth was cancer known, and it was on the increase.
From Astounding Stories, June, 1931 by Various
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