Justicias (en. Justices)

/xusˈtisi.as/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Moral principles that determine what is just or unjust.
Justices must be respected to maintain peace in society.
Las justicias deben ser respetadas para mantener la paz en la sociedad.
Actions that seek to repair or defend rights.
His personal justices led him to advocate for the oppressed.
Sus justicias personales lo llevaron a abogar por los oprimidos.
Judicial system of a country.
Sometimes, the justices of the state are not impartial.
A veces, las justicias del estado no son imparciales.

Etymology

From Latin 'justitia', which means justice.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give justice
To ensure that a right or law is upheld.
dar justicia
to seek justice
To try to resolve an unjust situation.
buscar justicia
social justice
Concept that advocates for equality and the right to fair living conditions.
justicia social

Related Words

just
That acts in accordance with justice.
justo
avenger
A person who seeks to apply justice, often in a vigilant manner.
justiciero
injustice
Lack of justice.
injusticia

Slang Meanings

Actions that consider controversies as absurd.
That comment is just a game of justices.
Ese comentario es solo un juego de justicias.
Struggle for lost causes.
She is in a war of justices with the system.
Ella está en una guerra de justicias con el sistema.