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unjustly-claimed

|un-just-ly-claimed|

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/ʌnˈdʒʌstli kleɪmd/

unfairly claimed

Etymology
Etymology Information

'unjustly-claimed' originates from the combination of 'unjustly' and 'claimed'. 'Unjustly' comes from 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'just' meaning 'fair'. 'Claimed' is derived from the Latin word 'clamare', meaning 'to call out'.

Historical Evolution

'Unjustly' evolved from the Old French word 'injuste', and 'claimed' from the Latin 'clamare'. Together, they formed the modern English term 'unjustly-claimed'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'unjustly' meant 'not fair', and 'claimed' meant 'to call out or declare'. Over time, 'unjustly-claimed' evolved to mean 'claimed without fairness'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

describes something that is claimed without fairness or justice.

The land was unjustly-claimed by the corporation.

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Last updated: 2025/04/10 19:08