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justice

/ˈdʒʌs.tɪs/

[/ˈdʒʌs.tɪs/]

fairness, lawful treatment

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Definition

The fair and reasonable treatment of people, and the upholding of what is morally right and lawful. It also names the system that enforces the law.

Example

The victim's family finally felt that justice had been served when the verdict was announced.

The victim's family finally felt that justice had been served when the verdict was announced.

Etymology

From Old French 'justice', from Latin 'justitia' (righteousness, equity), from 'justus' (just).

How & Where It’s Used

Used in legal, moral, and political discussion of fairness.

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