Etymology
Origin of justly
Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; see origin at just 1, -ly
Example Sentences
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Napa Valley, Calif., is justly famous for its Cabernet Sauvignon, and almost as famous for the three- and four-figure prices those wines can command.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025
Strategies ought to “protect life, promote human dignity, act justly, enhance the common good, and provide care for the environment.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025
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
And so you can see that Samir was a menace, even though I will admit that he had a way of choosing his targets justly.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
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