English · Culture & Society
justice
/ˈdʒʌs.tɪs/
[/ˈdʒʌs.tɪs/]
fairness, lawful treatment
Intermediatenoun
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.