"just reward" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: just rewards [plural]
Etymology: From just (adjective) + reward (noun). Etymology templates: {{affix|en|just|reward|pos1=a|pos2=n}} just (adjective) + reward (noun) Head templates: {{en-noun}} just reward (plural just rewards)
  1. A benefit received (tangible or figurative) as a result of morally, or acceptably correct actions.
    Sense id: en-just_reward-en-noun-oNpXQo21
  2. A punishment received (tangible or figurative) as a result of morally incorrect, or unacceptable actions. Synonyms: just deserts, wages
    Sense id: en-just_reward-en-noun-I7AICDAf Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 12 88 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 16 84 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 8 92

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