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unjustly-released

|un-just-ly-re-leased|

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/ʌnˈdʒʌstli rɪˈliːst/

unfair release

Etymology
Etymology Information

'unjustly-released' originates from the combination of 'unjustly' and 'released'. 'Unjustly' comes from the word 'unjust', which originates from Latin 'iniustus', where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'iustus' meant 'just'. 'Released' comes from Old French 'reles', which meant 'to let go'.

Historical Evolution

'unjustly' changed from the Latin word 'iniustus' and eventually became the modern English word 'unjustly'. 'Released' evolved from the Old French word 'reles' and became the modern English word 'released'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'unjustly' meant 'not just', and 'released' meant 'to let go'. Over time, 'unjustly-released' evolved to mean 'released without fairness or justice'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

describing someone or something that has been released without fairness or justice.

The prisoner was unjustly-released due to a clerical error.

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Last updated: 2025/05/08 16:19