Justicier (en. Vigilante)

/ʒy.sti.sje/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A person who takes it upon themselves to administer justice, often outside of legal institutions.

This individual considers themselves a justiciar, acting where the law fails.

Cet individu se considère comme un justicier, agissant là où la loi échoue.

A popular hero in stories or films who seeks to uphold justice.

In the movie, the justiciar fights crime without any help from the authorities.

Dans le film, le justicier combat le crime sans aucune aide des autorités.

From the word 'justice' with the suffix '-iar', indicating a function or a role.

to administer justice

To act to correct an injustice.

rendre la justice

masked justiciar

A character who fights evil while hiding their identity.

justicier masqué

to take justice into one's own hands

To take measures to punish an injustice without going through legal channels.

faire justice soi-même

justice

Compliance with legality or ethics.

justice

vigilante

Someone who is attentive and ready to act in case of a problem.

vigilant

legitimacy

The character of that which is in accordance with the law.

légitimité

A person who takes extreme measures to enforce justice.

In the neighborhood, people talk about him as a street justiciar.

Dans le quartier, on parle de lui comme d'un justicier de la rue.

A hero who acts outside the law to avenge the oppressed.

Some see him as a justiciar, others as an outlaw.

Certains le voient comme un justicier, d'autres comme un hors-la-loi.