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justness

[ juhst-nis ]

/ ˈdʒʌst nɪs /

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noun

the quality or state of being just, equitable, or right: His justness was never doubted.

conformity to fact or rule; correctness; exactness.

Origin of justness

First recorded in 1400–50, justness is from the late Middle English word justnesse. See just¹, -ness

Words nearby justness

justinianian, justitia, justitia omnibus, justle, justly, justness, jut, jute, jute board, jutish, jutland

Example sentences from the Web for justness

The letter is striking, but admits of doubt as to the justness of some of its sentiments.

The Works of William Cowper |William Cowper
This failure is, however, no argument against the justness and right of the cause.

The Story of a Confederate boy in the Civil War |David E. Johnston
But the justness or otherwise of that expression entirely depends upon the circumstances of the moment.

The Cornish Coast (South) |Charles G. Harper
The words precision, justness, and force are those which correctly describe her elegance.

Women of Modern France (Illustrated) |Hugo Paul Thieme (1870-1940)

I then answered: Yes, if we considered the justness of our cause, we are indeed justified.

The Peace Negotiations |J. D. Kestell