as in justified
being what is called for by accepted standards of right and wrong
a suspension without pay is condign punishment for breaking the company's code of business ethics
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Recent Examples of condign
His sickness is condign affirmation of his manifold failures, arrogance and incompetence.
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Gerard Baker, WSJ, 5 Oct. 2020
That means reversal of Scruton’s ritual humiliation — and equally condign sanctions against the man who willfully deceived his readers and the public about Scruton’s views.
—Kyle Smith, National Review, 17 July 2019
Here’s the problem: There is no satisfying, condign punishment for boorish behavior like Ansari’s.
—Kyle Smith, National Review, 16 Jan. 2018
Journalism’s year of travails, stumbles, goofs, errors, retractions, suspensions, and firings is nemesis of the most vengeful, condign sort.
—Varad Mehta, National Review, 15 Dec. 2017
Gerard Baker, WSJ, 5 Oct. 2020
That means reversal of Scruton’s ritual humiliation — and equally condign sanctions against the man who willfully deceived his readers and the public about Scruton’s views.
—Kyle Smith, National Review, 17 July 2019
Here’s the problem: There is no satisfying, condign punishment for boorish behavior like Ansari’s.
—Kyle Smith, National Review, 16 Jan. 2018
Journalism’s year of travails, stumbles, goofs, errors, retractions, suspensions, and firings is nemesis of the most vengeful, condign sort.
—Varad Mehta, National Review, 15 Dec. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for condign
Adjective
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The Trump administration has argued that the invocation of the law is a justified, lawful, and protects US interests.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2025
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The United States has a justified and moral argument to never negotiate with terrorists.—
Askold Haywas,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But after two deserved demotions, Poitras is anything but a sure NHL thing.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
The Athletic,
18 Mar. 2025
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The internet is demanding justice for a dog who was snubbed from a rightfully deserved treat after her owner got distracted.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Her story, long buried, is now reclaiming its rightful place in American medical history.—
Ella Jeffries,
Smithsonian Magazine,
31 Mar. 2025
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Then, to his surprise, the video went viral, capturing the attention of more than 130,000 people — including the rightful owner of the diploma.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This is due in part to the development of state incentives for home and business solar panel installations.—
Dilnaz Hasim,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Apr. 2025
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According to the Supreme Court's website, a response to Read's petition is due by May 5.—
Jessica Trufant,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Condign.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condign. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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