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    Justice

    /ˈdʒʌs.tɪs/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    The quality of being just; righteousness, equitableness, or moral rightness.
    The justice system is designed to protect the rights of all citizens.
    The maintenance or administration of what is just by law, as by judicial or other proceedings.
    She fought for justice for the victims of the crime.
    The principle of moral rightness; equity.
    Social justice is an important concept in today's society.
    A judge of a court of law.
    The justice presiding over the case emphasized the need for fairness.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'justice', from Latin 'justitia', from 'justus'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    justice is served
    The conclusion of a court case where a fair outcome has been achieved.
    social justice
    The concept of fair and just relations between individuals and society, including issues of wealth distribution and rights.
    no justice, no peace
    A slogan expressing that social justice is necessary for societal stability.
    the wheels of justice
    A phrase referring to the slow movement of the judicial system.

    Related Words

    just
    In accordance with what is morally right or good.
    justify
    To show or prove to be right or reasonable.
    unjust
    Not based on or behaving according to what is morally right and fair.

    Slang Meanings

    Street justice
    People took matters into their own hands, believing in street justice when the legal system failed them.
    Hood justice
    Some argue that hood justice is a response to perceived failures of the formal judicial system.