Katarungan (en. Justice)

ka-ta-run-gan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An ethical principle that advocates for correct treatment and recognition of human rights.
Justice should be fought for at all times.
Ang katarungan ay dapat ipaglaban sa lahat ng pagkakataon.
The state of being just or impartial.
The justice of our court system is vital to society.
Ang katarungan ng ating hukuman ay mahalaga sa lipunan.
The delivery of just decisions in legal cases.
The main goal of lawyers is justice in every case.
Naging pangunahing layunin ng mga abogado ang katarungan sa bawat kaso.

Etymology

The term 'katarungan' relates to 'right' or 'just'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

justice for all
Advocating for equitable rights for all individuals.
katarungan para sa lahat
fight for justice
The active defense of rights and fairness.
ipaglaban ang katarungan

Related Words

law
Rules or guidelines enforced by the government or other authorities.
batas
court
An institution with the authority to enforce justice in legal cases.
hukuman
complaint
Declaration of violation of rights, often through legal proceedings.
karaingan

Slang Meanings

Justice or equality
We should get justice for what happened.
Dapat tayo makakuha ng hustisya sa mga nangyari.
Justice
We need justice for the victims.
Kailangan natin ng hustisya para sa mga biktima.
Rights
Everyone's rights should be respected in justice.
Ang karapatan ng lahat ay dapat igalang sa katarungan.
Right or wrong
The right decision should always reflect justice.
Dapat laging naipapakita ang tamang desisyon sa hustisya.