Just
Just adjective - Used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting.
Usage example: "a just and lasting peace"- A.Lincoln
Retributory and just are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Retributory" instead an adjective "Just".
Nearby Words: justing, justed
Retributory
Retributory adjective - Given or inflicted in requital according to merits or deserts.
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Just and retributory are semantically related. You can use "Just" instead an adjective "Retributory".
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Retributory and Just. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/just/retributory
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