justly

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   In a just or fair manner; rightfully.

   His valor, wisdom, and justice made him justly popular, but caused him to be regarded with suspicion at Rome.

2. 2
   adv

   With a just or fair use of language; with good reason, properly.

   But the city on the River Clyde can justly claim to have turned the tide.

3. 3
   adv

   With great precision; accurately, exactly.

   It is a pleasant imagination to conceive a spirit iustly ballanced betweene two equall desires.

4. 4
   adv

   in accordance with moral or social standards

5. 5
   adv

   with honesty

Etymology

From just + -ly.