Justice And Fairness Vocabulary

adjective Deserving is an adjective that describes someone or something that is worthy of something, typically praise, reward, or recognition.

• The scholarship committee carefully considered each applicant to determine who was most deserving of the award.
• I think Sarah is the most deserving of the promotion because she has worked the hardest.
• I totally think Jake is the most deserving of winning the game, he's been killing it all season.
• The artist's latest masterpiece is truly deserving of all the praise it has been receiving.

noun a person's legitimate right or claim to something

adjective denoting something that is rightfully owned or possessed; proper or appropriate

• The rightful owner of the property has been identified and will be returning soon.
• I believe that money is rightfully mine, so I'm going to ask for it back.
• She knew she was the rightful queen bee of the group.
• The artist felt a sense of fulfillment when his painting found its rightful place in the museum.

verb to distribute or dispense, especially as a punishment or reward

• The punishment was meetinged out according to the established guidelines.
• He got what was coming to him when the punishment was meetinged out.
• The boss totally meetinged out a harsh punishment for being late again.
• Justice meetinged out its verdict in a swift and fair manner.