justly
UK: ˈdʒʌstli | US: ˈdʒʌstli
adv. in a fair or morally correct manner
adv. accurately or precisely
The root "just" derives from Latin iustus, meaning "lawful, righteous," which itself comes from ius (law, right). The suffix "-ly" is an Old English adverbial marker indicating manner or quality. Combined, "justly" literally means "in a just manner," reflecting fairness or accuracy. The word has retained its core ethical connotation since Middle English.
The judge ruled justly, considering all evidence without bias.
She was justly praised for her outstanding contributions to the project.
The rewards were distributed justly among the team members.
He argued justly that the policy needed revision.
History will judge whether they acted justly in this matter.