I.to set right: Pass., δικαιωθείς proved, tested, Aesch.
II.to hold or deem right, think fit, demand, c. inf., Hdt., etc.; inf. omitted, as οὕτω δικαιοῦν (sc. γενέσθαι) id=Hdt.:— to consent, δουλεύειν id=Hdt.; οὐ δ. to refuse, Thuc.:—c. acc. pers. et inf. to desire one to do, Hdt.
III.to do a man right or justice, to judge, i. e.,
1.to condemn, Thuc.: to chastise, punish, Hdt.
2.to deem righteous, justify, NTest.