Meaning & Definition of Justice in English
English⟶
Justice
/ʤəstəs/
noun
1. The quality of being just or fair
synonym:
- justice,
- justness
2. Judgment involved in the determination of rights and the assignment of rewards and punishments
synonym:
- justice
3. A public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice
synonym:
- judge,
- justice,
- jurist
4. The united states federal department responsible for enforcing federal laws (including the enforcement of all civil rights legislation)
- Created in 1870
synonym:
- Department of Justice,
- Justice Department,
- Justice,
- DoJ
Examples of using
My grandfather was a justice of the peace.
Tom will be brought to justice for his crimes.
The photo doesn't do us justice.