ṣādēq צָדֵק ‘to justify’ (Hebrew)

Etymology^?: a primitive root

ṣādēq v
1) to be just, be righteous
 1a) (Qal)
  1a1) to have a just cause, be in the right
  1a2) to be justified
  1a3) to be just (of God)
  1a4) to be just, be righteous (in conduct and character)
 1b) (Niphal) to be put or made right, be justified
 1c) (Piel) justify, make to appear righteous, make someone righteous
 1d) (Hiphil)
  1d1) to do or bring justice (in administering law)
  1d2) to declare righteous, justify
  1d3) to justify, vindicate the cause of, save
  1d4) to make righteous, turn to righteousness
 1e) (Hithpael) to justify oneself