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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Physicians and hospitals say their fees are justified, reflecting the true price of medical care.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
12 Apr. 2025
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Deadheads who bought tickets for an entire weekend’s worth of shows are no doubt feeling more justified in that decision, given how there will likely be unique visual content across all three nights at this point, in addition to the musical setlists consisting of no-repeat weekends.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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May the Lord grant the deserved reward to those who have wished me well and will continue to pray for me.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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The speculation comes after a slew of reports that Taylor Swift is taking a well deserved break with Travis Kelce to slow down their pace of life.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Crucially, voters' rightful recognition of Gardner in 2022 set the precedent for not holding an underwhelming interception total against a shutdown rookie corner.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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He must be seen standing up to foreign oppressors who seek to humiliate China and thwart its rightful rise.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Terms of the agreement set out a payment schedule, the last due by Oct. 1, 2026.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2025
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The tour reveal comes just two days after Jin announced the release date for his second solo album, Echo, which is due out on May 16.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Condign.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condign. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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