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justly-owned

|just-ly-owned|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈdʒʌstli oʊnd/

🇬🇧

/ˈdʒʌstli əʊnd/

rightful possession

Etymology
Etymology Information

'justly-owned' originates from the English word 'justly,' which means 'in a fair or rightful manner,' and 'owned,' which means 'to possess or hold as property.'

Historical Evolution

'justly' comes from the Old French 'juste,' meaning 'righteous,' and 'owned' is derived from the Old English 'āgnian,' meaning 'to possess.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'justly' meant 'in accordance with justice,' and 'owned' meant 'to have possession.' The combined term 'justly-owned' retains the original meanings, emphasizing rightful possession.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

rightfully or lawfully possessed or held.

The land was justly-owned by the family for generations.

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Last updated: 2025/05/16 02:41