justifies

adjective

Having a justification.

(typography) Of text, arranged on a page or a computer screen such that the left and right ends of all lines within paragraphs are aligned, with the space between words adjusted as necessary. Also called fully justified to contrast with left-justified and right-justified.

Roots

iustusjust- · Latin · lawful, right facio-fi · Latin · make, do

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