Etymology
Origin of justly
Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; see origin at just 1, -ly
Example Sentences
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Its supporters portray it as a technocratic, “content neutral” measure to ensure democratically enacted EU member states’ laws are applied justly.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026
Meanwhile, referring to a court battle with the BBC about false evidence given by the agency to three courts, Mr McCallum said MI5 had been "justly criticised" by the courts.
From BBC • Oct. 16, 2025
Visual artists who labored on the Sphere project have justly grumbled that their sweat has gotten publicly dismissed as AI.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2025
His interest in capitalism, ultimately, was rooted in his interest in morality — and how a rapidly-industrializing society could do so justly.
From Salon • May 7, 2025
A long time ago I was in the ancient city of Prague and at the same time Joseph Alsop, the justly famous critic of places and events, was there.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
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