justly vs justifiably

Both 'justly' and 'justifiably' are adverbs that convey the idea of something being done in a fair or reasonable manner. 'Justly' is more commonly used to describe actions or decisions that are morally right or deserved, while 'justifiably' is used to indicate that there is a valid reason or justification for something. The choice between the two depends on the context and the nuance you want to convey.

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justly

The adverb 'justly' is correct and commonly used in English to describe actions or decisions that are morally right or deserved.

Use 'justly' to describe actions or decisions that are morally right or deserved, such as 'He was justly rewarded for his hard work.'

Examples:

She was justly praised for her bravery.
The punishment was justly deserved.
He justly earned the respect of his peers.
The judge justly ruled in favor of the plaintiff.
The team justly won the championship.

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I am justly killed with mine own treachery.
Now, many years later, their contributions are just starting to be justly recognized.
Decide justly between men, and be ye the emblems of justice amongst them.
We have dealt swiftly and justly with those of you who would aggravate us and our alliance with your king.
So Richard has been able to use his power wisely and justly.
Her advice, spoken justly and given with all her affection, penetrated souls.
Di Verney did not commit suicide, she was justly executed for breaking the law.
I give you the present you justly deserve.
Monks tend justly to retire but not to be self centred in a narcissistic way.
This truth is confessed by the good thief: We suffer justly.
De Gasperi's limpid secularism has also been justly re-evoked.
The combination of wealth, solidarity and democracy has been justly compared to the squaring of the circle.
And sadly, it's a factor audiences should justly be warned about.
Should they prove dangerous to it, it justly dissolves them.
The third chapter of Lamentations is justly considered as the dirge of our buried Redeemer.
18 euros The color is justly more evolved but less bright that the previous vintages.
The reasons adduced, however, are based upon textual explanations which are justly repudiated by others.
Yet, they refuse and so are justly condemned.
Who for our sins art justly displeased?
Uncle Refet justly claims he is the only man in Shutka with French culture.

Alternatives:

fairly
rightly
deservedly
morally
equitably

justifiably

The adverb 'justifiably' is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that there is a valid reason or justification for something.

Use 'justifiably' to indicate that there is a valid reason or justification for something, such as 'She was justifiably upset by his behavior.'

Examples:

His concerns were justifiably taken into account.
The decision to cancel the event was justifiably made.
She was justifiably proud of her accomplishments.
The criticism was justifiably harsh.
The company's actions were justifiably questioned.

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Maybe she's justifiably worried... about the possibility of a nuclear holocaust.
The farmers are justifiably concerned for their future and it is our duty to listen to them.
These might justifiably be expected to bring the EU's energy efficiency requirements into line with its sectoral policies and support schemes.
The financial contribution that is justifiably anticipated must be divided equally between all the Member States of the European Union.
Small and medium-sized enterprises form a major part of the European economy and can justifiably be described as its driving force.
The impetus for his resignation came primarily from Canada and Europe, as we justifiably feared a loss of confidence in the World Bank.
After years of research, the scientists concerned can be justifiably proud of themselves.
The European Union is often justifiably criticised for interfering in a range of industrial sectors.
I believe that history will justifiably acknowledge her contribution, if the present negotiations bring permanent peace.
Like other Italian cities, Cagliari is justifiably proud of its cuisine.
A roaring success for a justifiably enthusiastic public.
Pressac justifiably thinks that the term signified interrogation by the Gestapo.
Language: The Maltese are justifiably proud of their language.
This Daughter of our land, whom all peoples call blessed, is justifiably invoked as Mother of the Church, especially since the Second Vatican Ecumenical Council.
The Flower Festival, for which Madeira is justifiably renown takes place around Easter each year when the streets of Funchal are covered with colour and celebration.
Or the justifiably bitter Surely Wolfbeek?
The local population is justifiably alarmed at the pollution not only of surface waters, but also of the groundwater.
The rapporteur justifiably stresses the need to support common measures taken by citizens against organised crime in the constitutional state.
Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, European consumers are justifiably concerned about genetically modified organisms and their release.
Importers and distributors will still have the right to modify products to suit the EU market, in which case they justifiably become responsible for compliance.

Alternatives:

reasonably
with good reason
legitimately
defensibly
validly

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