just adj [Latin justus lawful, merited, from jus right, law]: conforming to law or to the underlying principles of law: as
a: conforming to reason or a standard of correctness
just sanctions cannot be excessive in relation to the offense
b: conforming with what is deemed fair or good
the award of attorney's fees was just
the application of this rule retroactively is not just
just·ly adv
just·ness n
Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam-Webster. 1996.