justly-detained
|just-ly-de-tained|
C1
/ˈdʒʌstli dɪˈteɪnd/
lawfully held
Etymology
Etymology Information
'justly-detained' originates from the English words 'justly' and 'detained', where 'justly' means 'in a fair manner' and 'detained' means 'held or kept in custody'.
Historical Evolution
'justly' and 'detained' have been used in English since the Middle Ages, evolving from Old French and Latin roots.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'justly' meant 'in accordance with justice', and 'detained' meant 'held back'. The combined term 'justly-detained' has maintained its meaning of being lawfully held.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
being held or confined in a manner that is fair and lawful.
The suspect was justly-detained after evidence of the crime was found.
Synonyms
lawfully-heldrightfully-confined
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/16 11:51