Etymology
Origin of justly
Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; see origin at just 1, -ly
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"I pray that this doesn't happen to anyone else and that, going forward, the law will be applied justly in Indonesia," the former student, who wished to remain anonymous, told the BBC.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
"No one should be fooled into thinking that this fraud appeal belatedly succeeding suggests the Hong Kong system operates fairly or justly," she told the BBC.
From BBC ● Feb. 25, 2026
The justly celebrated Paul Volcker, central banking hero and Fed chairman from 1979 to 1987, had an M.A. in political economy, but no Ph.D.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 8, 2026
Faculty and staff representatives, with the American Assn. of University Professors as the lead plaintiff, justly celebrated the UC injunction, even though it’s likely that the government will appeal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 21, 2025
Below the Inner Party comes the Outer Party, which, if the Inner Party is described as the brain of the State, may be justly likened to the hands.
From "1984" by George Orwell
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