# justly

/ˈdʒəstɫi/ (US) · /dʒˈʌstli/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/justly
Updated: 2026-05-20

## Definition

in a way that is fair and right. You use this to describe a decision or a punishment that people believe is deserved.

For teachers: in a manner that is fair, equitable, or deserved. Often used to describe legal or moral judgments that align with public perception of justice.

## Examples

- 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.

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