justice

noun

US /ˈdʒʌstɪs/

Word Forms

singular	justice
plural	justices

1
uncountable the fact that something is reasonable and fair
He appealed to their sense of justice.
Campaigners are convinced of the justice of their cause.
Synonyms and related words
Fair behavior and the quality of being fair and reasonable
justice
fairness
sportsmanship
1. 1a
  treatment of people that is fair and morally right
  the struggle for freedom and justice
  social justice:
  a society based on democracy, peace, and social justice
  Synonyms and related words
  Fair behavior and the quality of being fair and reasonable
  justice
  fairness
  sportsmanship
2
uncountable the legal process of judging and punishing people
the criminal justice system
a miscarriage of justice (=when the wrong person is punished):
one of the worst miscarriages of justice ever seen
Synonyms and related words
The law, laws and parts of laws
act
adjective law
the administration of justice
1. 2a
  a fair result or punishment from a law court
  The family is determined to see justice done.
  Criminals with political connections sometimes escape justice.
  obstruct justice (=prevent the legal process of justice):
  She was accused of attempting to obstruct justice.
  Synonyms and related words
  Judgments, verdicts and official orders
  acquit
  acquittal
  affiliation order
3
countable a judge in a law court, especially in the U.S.
Supreme Court Justices are currently hearing the appeal.
Synonyms and related words
Lawyers and people who work in law courts
advocate
AG
ambulance chaser
1. 3a
  
  Justice
  Britishused as a title before the name of a judge in the U.K.
  Synonyms and related words
  Titles
  dame
  Esq.
  Her/Your Ladyship

phrases

bring someone to justice

do someone/something justice

do yourself justice

there’s no justice (in the world)

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