Just

Definition - 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 <~ 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 ~> <the application of this rule retroactively is not ~>



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due process clause

a clause in a constitution prohibiting the government from depriving a person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law


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