Justly (Adverb)
Meaning 1
In accordance with moral or social standards; "that serves him right"; "do right by him".
Examples
- The jury believed the defendant was justly accused of the crime and handed down a guilty verdict.
- Many thought he was justly punished for his dishonest business practices.
- The employee felt she was justly compensated for her long hours of hard work.
- The judge sought to justly distribute the family's assets in the divorce settlement.
- The victim's family believed justice was served and the murderer was justly executed.