justifiably

🇺🇸 /ˌdʒʌstɪˈfaɪəbli/ 🇬🇧 /ˌdʒʌstɪˈfaɪəbli/
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adverb
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done or said for a good reason that is acceptable

The teacher justifiably praised the student for their hard work.

translation

adv. done or said for a good reason that is acceptable