justly Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adverb with honesty
    rightly; justifiedly.
    • he was rightly considered the greatest singer of his time
  2. adverb in accordance with moral or social standards
    right.
    • that serves him right
    • do right by him

WordNet

Just"ly adverb
Etymology
From Just, a.
Definitions
  1. In a just manner; in conformity to law, justice, or propriety; by right; honestly; fairly; accurately. "In equal balance justly weighed." Shak.
    Nothing can justly be despised that can not justly be blamed: where there is no choice there can be no blame. South.

Webster 1913