Justice And Fairness Vocabulary

3 words in this vocabulary list

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.