Hustisya (en. Justice)
/husˈtɪs.ja/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of being fair and according to the law.
Justice should be upheld at all times.
Ang hustisya ay dapat na ipatupad sa lahat ng pagkakataon.
The process of examining and deciding on cases in court.
The victim seeks justice in court.
Naghahanap ang biktima ng hustisya sa korte.
The giving of appropriate punishment or reward based on actions.
Justice depends on the evidence presented.
Ang hustisya ay nakasalalay sa mga ebidensya na ipapakita.
Etymology
From the Spanish 'justicia'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Justice for all
The principle that everyone should receive fair treatment.
Hustisya para sa lahat
Be fair
Being just and reasonable in decisions.
Maging makatarungan
Related Words
fairness
State of being fair or just.
katarungan
law
Rules enforced in society.
batas
Slang Meanings
Justice or giving appropriate punishment.
We must fight for justice for the victims of crime.
Dapat natin ipaglaban ang hustisya para sa mga biktima ng krimen.
Sometimes used as slang to represent fairness or equality in discussions.
How can you be just in salary if we have the same workload?
Paano ka magiging hustisya sa sahod kung pareho lang ang workload namin?
Showing that no one should be favored.
Justice is needed in the fight, not just favoring the famous.
Kailangan ang hustisya sa laban, hindi lang pabor sa mga sikat.