justly

Founding-era definition · Webster's 1828 American Dictionary

JUST'LY, adverb [from just.] In conformity to law, justice or propriety; by right. The offender is justly condemned. The hero is justly rewarded, applauded or honored. 1. According to truth and facts. His character is justly described. 2. Honestly; fairly; with integrity; as, to do justly Micah 6:8. 3. Properly; accurately; exactly. Their feet assist their hands, and justly beat the ground.
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