justly-owned
|just-ly-owned|
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/ˈdʒʌstli oʊnd/
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/ˈdʒʌstli əʊnd/
rightful possession
Etymology
'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.'
'justly' comes from the Old French 'juste,' meaning 'righteous,' and 'owned' is derived from the Old English 'āgnian,' meaning 'to possess.'
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
