- that most people consider to be morally fair and reasonable synonym fair
- a just decision/law/society
Extra ExamplesTopics Personal qualitiesc1- I think it was a just decision.
- Of course we all strive for a just and humane society.
- The law must be seen to be just.
- the justnoun [plural] people who are just
- appropriate in a particular situation
- a just reward/punishment
- I think she got her just deserts (= what she deserved).
- They're campaigning for a just settlement.
Word Originlate Middle English: via Old French from Latin justus, from jus ‘law, right’.
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