justly-carried
|just-ly-car-ried|
/ˈdʒʌstli ˈkærid/
fair execution
Etymology
'justly-carried' originates from the English words 'justly' and 'carried', where 'justly' means 'in a fair manner' and 'carried' means 'executed or performed'.
'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.
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
