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
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The other draft order, the one disbanding the Iraqi army, also seemed justified to Bremer, Slocombe, and Feith in light of the on-the-ground reality.Garrett M. Graff, Foreign Affairs, 5 May 2023
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Israel says its military operations are justified and are necessary to defend itself.Tia Goldenberg, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2024
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The Grammys have tacitly acknowledged this, nominating a woman rapper in Best New Artist for five straight years now (including this year’s deserved recognition for Doechii).Justin Curto, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Watch on Hulu The Dropout Amanda Seyfried won a much deserved Outstanding Lead Actress Emmy for her portrayal of the notorious Stanford dropout turned health care technology maven Elizabeth Holmes, who tricked some of the world’s savviest business minds into investing in her company, Theranos.Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
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After Prince’s death in 2016, Nelson and five half-siblings were named the rightful heirs to the musician’s estate (Prince had not left a will).Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
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Within two days, the post received over 700 reactions, with community members sharing ideas on how Kovach might find the ring’s rightful owner.Alaa Elassar, CNN, 26 Oct. 2024
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The drop was due mainly to a 29% deliveries slump in China, where Ferrari has a smaller presence.Chris Morris, Fortune Europe, 5 Nov. 2024
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Related article Violent extremists are increasingly sharing tactics for attacking power stations, DHS warns Philippi appeared in court Monday and is due back November 13, court records show.Karina Tsui, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Condign.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condign. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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