just

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Estimated CEFR level: A1 — Beginner

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Definition

  1. adjective used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting; - A.Lincoln
  2. adjective fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience
  3. adjective free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

Etymology

From Middle English juste, from Old French juste, from Latin iūstus (“just, lawful, rightful, true, due, proper, moderate”), from Proto-Italic *jowestos, related to Latin iūs (“law, right”); ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *h₂yew-. Compare Scots juist (“just”), Saterland Frisian juust (“just”), West Frisian just (“just”), Dutch juist (“just”), German Low German jüst (“jüst”), German just (“just”), Danish just (“just”), Swedish just (“just”). Doublet of giusto.

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