justly-claimed
|just-ly-claimed|
B2
/ˈdʒʌstli kleɪmd/
rightfully asserted
Etymology
Etymology Information
'justly-claimed' originates from the English words 'justly' and 'claimed', where 'justly' means 'in a fair or rightful manner' and 'claimed' means 'asserted ownership or right'.
Historical Evolution
'justly' and 'claimed' have been used in English since the Middle Ages, evolving from Old English and Latin roots.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'justly' meant 'in accordance with justice', and 'claimed' meant 'to call out or demand'. Over time, they combined to form the modern meaning of 'rightfully asserted'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
rightfully or fairly asserted or demanded.
The land was justly-claimed by the indigenous people.
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Last updated: 2025/04/10 19:41