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just deserts
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Princeton's WordNet
poetic justice, just desertsnoun
an outcome in which virtue triumphs over vice (often ironically)
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just desertsnoun
A punishment or reward that is considered to be what the recipient deserved.
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just deserts
"Just deserts" refers to the principle or concept that a person should experience consequences, whether positive or negative, that are fair, fitting, and proportionate to their actions. It is commonly used in contexts where justice or moral rightness is being discussed, such as in law or ethics. The term essentially suggests that people should get what they deserve.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of just deserts in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of just deserts in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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- dûFrench
- solo desertiItalian
- ter o que merecePortuguese
- справедливое наказание, по заслугамRussian
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