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justly-carried

|just-ly-car-ried|

B2

/ˈdʒʌstli ˈkærid/

fair execution

Etymology
Etymology Information

'justly-carried' originates from the English words 'justly' and 'carried', where 'justly' means 'in a fair manner' and 'carried' means 'executed or performed'.

Historical Evolution

'justly' and 'carried' have been used in English since the Middle Ages, and their combination into 'justly-carried' is a modern construct to describe actions done fairly.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'justly' meant 'in accordance with justice', and 'carried' meant 'to bear or support'. Together, they evolved to describe actions performed fairly.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

executed or performed in a fair and righteous manner.

The decision was justly-carried, ensuring fairness for all parties involved.

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Last updated: 2025/06/30 15:00