justice

noun
UK: /ˈdʒʌs.tɪs/
US: /ˈdʒʌs.tɪs/

  1. Fairness in the way people are treated.

    1. I want justice for what he did to me and my family. [ ] [ ]
    2. The lawyer fought for justice, ensuring everyone received equal treatment under the law. [ ] [ ]

  2. The system of laws and the people who operate it, especially in a law court.

    1. He has faith in the justice system to resolve the case. [ ] [ ]
    2. Bringing criminals to justice requires careful investigation and fair trials. [ ] [ ]

  3. The quality of being morally correct or right.

    1. People want justice in the distribution of resources. [ ] [ ]
    2. Seeking global climate justice is important for future generations. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

fairness right equity
justice verb

  1. To treat someone fairly and with respect.

    1. We must justice all people equally. [ ] [ ]
    2. The aim is to justice diverse perspectives when making important decisions. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "justice" in English means: Fairness in the way people are treated., The system of laws and the people who operate it, especially in a law court., The quality of being morally correct or right..

The phonetic transcription of "justice" is /ˈdʒʌs.tɪs/ in British English and /ˈdʒʌs.tɪs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "justice": fairness, right, equity.

Example usage of "justice": "I want justice for what he did to me and my family.". More examples on the page.