justly
adv. C1 Advanced US //ˈdʒəstɫi// UK //dʒˈʌstli// just·ly
adv. in a way that is fair and right. You use this to describe a decision or a punishment that people believe is deserved.
adv. in a manner that is fair, equitable, or deserved. Often used to describe legal or moral judgments that align with public perception of justice.
The judge ruled justly in the case.
The community felt that the new law was justly applied to everyone, regardless of their background.
The philosopher argued that a justly distributed society is one where every individual's rights are protected by the legal system without exception.
From just + -ly.