adjective

just

Fair and morally right.

The judge seeks a just outcome for everyone involved.

Etymology

The Latin adjective means right or lawful. Just carries that standard into moral judgment, describing treatment consistent with fairness and what is due.

More examples

  • The workers demand just wages.
  • We need a fair and just system.
  • His complaint was just.

Forms

just · more just · most just

Similar words

fair
The everyday alternative, especially for equitable treatment.