Justly

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒʌstli/

Definitions of justly

adverb in a just or fair manner

Example Sentences

A1 She justly received praise for her hard work.

A2 The teacher justly rewarded the students for their efforts.

B1 The judge justly ruled in favor of the plaintiff.

B2 The company justly compensated the employees for their overtime.

C1 The committee justly allocated funds based on merit.

C2 The government justly implemented policies to promote equality.

Examples of justly in a Sentence

formal The judge ruled justly in the case, considering all evidence presented.

informal She was justly rewarded for her hard work and dedication to the project.

slang He justly schooled his opponent in the debate competition.

figurative The artist's masterpiece was justly praised by critics for its creativity and originality.

Grammatical Forms of justly

• past tense: justified
• plural: justly
• comparative: more justly
• superlative: most justly
• present tense: justly
• future tense: will justly
• perfect tense: have justly
• continuous tense: is justly
• singular: justly
• positive degree: just
• infinitive: to justly
• gerund: justly
• participle: justly

Origin and Evolution of justly

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'justly' originated from the Old French word 'justement' which came from the Latin word 'justus' meaning 'just or right'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'justly' has retained its original meaning of being fair, righteous, or in accordance with what is morally right. Its usage has expanded to encompass a broader sense of fairness and justice in various contexts.