Tag: Etymology

  • Exact Justice

    Exact Justice

    The word “just” comes from Latin iustus, rooted in ius—law, right, what is due. Its earliest sense is structural: justice as proportion, balance, proper allocation. To call something just is to say it fits within a system of order.

  • Semantic Shift

    Semantic Shift

    Semantic shift refers to the evolution of word meanings over time, driven by cultural, societal, and technological changes. It plays a crucial role in the interpretation of legal texts and reflects the dynamic nature of language within cultural evolution.