justly

In fair measure

Justly is the adverb form of just in its sense of fair or righteous.

If you act justly, you act in accordance with what is right or deserved: The court justly awarded damages to the victim.

Someone can be justly proud of an accomplishment when that pride is warranted.

Justly can also mean accurately or correctly: The film has been justly praised for its cinematography.

fairness

fairly

Moderately or equitably

without prejudice · objectively · neutrally · dispassionately · open-mindedly · equally · balanced · disinterestedly · square dealing · on the level

deserved

deservedly

With just cause

rightfully · duly · fittingly · appropriately · suitably · proportionately · commensurately · rewardingly · punitively · vindicated

legal

lawfully

In legal compliance

according to law · within the law · constitutionally · statutorily · judicially · licitly · rightfully · authorized · permissibly · sanctioned

moral

righteously

With moral correctness

uprightly · conscientiously · nobly · principled · scrupulously · morally · decently · honestly · truthfully · incorruptibly

Opposites
fairness and equity

justlyunjustly

Without legitimate cause

unfairly · inequitably · partially · one-sidedly · unequally

legitimacy and rightness

justlywrongly

In incorrect manner

unjustifiably · illegally · unlawfully · improperly · unwarrantedly

reasoned basis

justlyarbitrarily

Without logical basis

capriciously · unreasonably · whimsically · randomly · irrationally

Phrases
Family

just, justice, adjust, justify, unjust, adjustment, injustice, unjustly, justifiable

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G