justly-cancelled
|just-ly-can-celled|
B2
/ˈdʒʌstli ˈkænsəld/
fair cancellation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'justly-cancelled' originates from the combination of 'justly,' meaning 'in a fair or rightful manner,' and 'cancelled,' meaning 'called off or annulled.'
Historical Evolution
'Justly' comes from the Old French 'juste,' and 'cancelled' comes from the Latin 'cancellare,' meaning 'to cross out.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'justly' meant 'in accordance with justice,' and 'cancelled' meant 'to cross out.' Together, they evolved to mean 'cancelled in a fair manner.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
cancelled in a manner that is fair and justified.
The event was justly-cancelled due to safety concerns.
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Last updated: 2025/06/12 21:43
