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| Date: | 1300-1400 |
| Language: | French |
| Origin: | juste, from Latin justus, from jus 'right, law' |
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1 morally right and fair : Henry sincerely believed that he was fighting a just war. a just settlement Charlemagne was respected as a just ruler.
Henry sincerely believed that he was fighting a just war.a just settlementCharlemagne was respected as a just ruler.2 deserved by someone : a just reward for their loyal service What would be a just punishment for such a crime?
a just reward for their loyal serviceWhat would be a just punishment for such a crime? —justly adverb: These men are criminals, but they must be dealt with justly. an achievement of which we can be justly proud
These men are criminals, but they must be dealt with justly.an achievement of which we can be justly proud