justness
Americannoun
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the quality or state of being just, equitable, or right.
His justness was never doubted.
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conformity to fact or rule; correctness; exactness.
Etymology
Origin of justness
First recorded in 1400–50, justness is from the late Middle English word justnesse. See just 1, -ness
Example Sentences
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It’s an uncomfortable truth, so we rarely question the justness of it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 28, 2024
With the hide of a rhinoceros and an absolute conviction in the justness of his cause, Mr Netanyahu dug in even deeper this week.
From BBC ● Mar. 8, 2024
Not every stance James has voiced has been consistent with justness.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 11, 2023
Both groups thrived on elaborate falsehoods about the justness of their lost causes.
From Slate ● Jan. 12, 2021
And I turned around, pretending amazement at the justness of my hazard.
From Cardigan by Robert W. (Robert William) Chambers
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