justly-earned
|just-ly-earned|
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/ˈdʒʌstli ɜrnd/
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/ˈdʒʌstli ɜːnd/
deserved through fairness
Etymology
Etymology Information
'justly-earned' originates from the combination of 'justly,' meaning 'in a fair or rightful manner,' and 'earned,' meaning 'gained as a result of effort or action.'
Historical Evolution
'Justly' comes from the Old French 'juste,' and 'earned' from the Old English 'earnian,' meaning 'to earn or merit.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'justly' meant 'in accordance with justice,' and 'earned' meant 'to gain through labor.' The combined term 'justly-earned' has retained this meaning.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
deserved or merited through fair or rightful means.
She received a justly-earned promotion after years of hard work.
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Last updated: 2025/04/13 17:32