justly-performed
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/ˈdʒʌstli pərˈfɔrmd/
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/ˈdʒʌstli pəˈfɔːmd/
fair execution
Etymology
Etymology Information
'justly-performed' originates from the combination of 'justly' and 'performed', where 'justly' means 'in a fair manner' and 'performed' means 'executed or carried out'.
Historical Evolution
'Justly' comes from the Old French 'juste', and 'performed' from the Old French 'parformer', both of which were adopted into Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'justly' meant 'in accordance with justice', and 'performed' meant 'to carry out', which has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
executed in a fair and righteous manner.
The judge praised the justly-performed duties of the jury.
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Last updated: 2025/05/01 15:27
