JUSTNESS Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word justness. (close relations)
justice
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justice | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of being just or fair • the United States federal department responsible for enforcing federal laws (including the enforcement of all civil rights legislation); created in 1870 • judgment involved in the determination of rights and the assignment of rewards and punishments • a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice | ||||||||
rightness | nounn | |||||||
noun • according with conscience or morality • appropriate conduct; doing the right thing • conformity to fact or truth • conformity with some esthetic standard of correctness or propriety | ||||||||
fairness | nounn | |||||||
noun • conformity with rules or standards • ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty • the property of having a naturally light complexion • the quality of being good looking and attractive | ||||||||
honesty | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of being honest • southeastern European plant cultivated for its fragrant purplish flowers and round flat papery silver-white seedpods that are used for indoor decoration | ||||||||
impartiality | nounn | |||||||
noun • an inclination to weigh both views or opinions equally | ||||||||
integrity | nounn | |||||||
noun • an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting • moral soundness | ||||||||
lawfulness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of conforming to law | ||||||||
legality | nounn | |||||||
noun • lawfulness by virtue of conformity to a legal statute | ||||||||
morality | nounn | |||||||
noun • concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct • motivation based on ideas of right and wrong | ||||||||
propriety | nounn | |||||||
noun • correct or appropriate behavior | ||||||||
rectitude | nounn | |||||||
noun • righteousness as a consequence of being honorable and honest | ||||||||
right | adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the east when facing north • free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth • in conformance with justice or law or morality • correct in opinion or judgment • of or belonging to the political or intellectual right noun • an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature • location near or direction toward the right side; i.e. the side to the south when a person or object faces east • the piece of ground in the outfield on the catcher's right • those who support political or social or economic conservatism; those who believe that things are better left unchanged • the hand that is on the right side of the body • a turn toward the side of the body that is on the south when the person is facing east • anything in accord with principles of justice • (frequently plural) the interest possessed by law or custom in some intangible thing adverb • precisely, exactly • immediately • completely • toward or on the right; also used figuratively • in the right manner; correctly; suitably • an interjection expressing agreement; Yes, you are indeed correct • (Southern regional intensive) very; to a great degree • to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent; Completely or entirely • in accordance with moral or social standards • in an accurate manner adjective satellite • socially right or correct • appropriate for a condition or purpose or occasion or a person's character, needs • in or into a satisfactory condition • intended for the right hand • in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure • having the axis perpendicular to the base • (of the side of cloth or clothing) facing or intended to face outward • (informal) very; used informally as an intensifier • most suitable or right for a particular purpose • precisely accurate verb • make reparations or amends for • put in or restore to an upright position • regain an upright or proper position • make right or correct | ||||||||
righteousness | nounn | |||||||
noun • adhering to moral principles | ||||||||
rightfulness | nounn | |||||||
noun • anything in accord with principles of justice | ||||||||
uprightness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the property of being upright in posture • position at right angles to the horizon • righteousness as a consequence of being honorable and honest | ||||||||
virtue | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong • any admirable quality or attribute • morality with respect to sexual relations • a particular moral excellence | ||||||||
equitability | nounn | |||||||
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nicety | nounn | |||||||
noun • conformity with some esthetic standard of correctness or propriety • a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude |