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    Justice (en. Justice)

    /ʒys.tis/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State of what is just, equitable.
    Justice is essential for a balanced society.
    La justice est essentielle pour une société équilibrée.
    Body or institution responsible for enforcing the law.
    Justice was served after long trials.
    La justice a été rendue après de longs procès.
    Punishment or sanction imposed for a criminal act.
    He finally received the justice he deserved.
    Il a enfin reçu la justice qu'il méritait.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'justitia', meaning 'equity, justice.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to deliver justice
    Applying sanctions or punishing someone for a reprehensible act.
    rendre la justice
    divine justice
    Concept of justice that is perceived as being delivered by a higher power.
    justice divine
    equitable justice
    A justice system where everyone is treated equally.
    justice équitable
    social justice
    Concept according to which all individuals should have the same rights and opportunities.
    justice sociale

    Related Words

    judge
    Person who makes decisions in a court.
    juge
    trial
    A judicial procedure to adjudicate a dispute.
    procès
    law
    Set of rules governing a society.
    droit

    Slang Meanings

    To settle the accounts.
    After everything he did, he will have to settle the accounts.
    Après tout ce qu'il a fait, il devra rendre les comptes.
    To take justice into one's own hands.
    It's not right to take justice into one's own hands.
    Ce n'est pas bien de se faire justice soi-même.