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Definition justice in American English

justice noun

noun
/ˈdʒʌstɪs/
1

the fact that something is reasonable and fair

Example

He appealed to their sense of justice.

Example

Campaigners are convinced of the justice of their cause.

Synonyms and related words
justice fairness sportsmanship
1.1

treatment of people that is fair and morally right

Example

the struggle for freedom and justice

Example

a society based on democracy, peace, and social justice

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justice fairness sportsmanship
Example

the criminal justice system

Example

one of the worst miscarriages of justice ever seen

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act adjective law the administration of justice
2.1

a fair result or punishment from a law court

Example

The family is determined to see justice done.

Example

Criminals with political connections sometimes escape justice.

Example

She was accused of attempting to obstruct justice.

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acquit acquittal affiliation order
3

a judge in a law court, especially in the U.S.

Example

Supreme Court Justices are currently hearing the appeal.

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advocate AG ambulance chaser
3.1

used as a title before the name of a judge in the U.K.

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dame Esq. Her/Your Ladyship
Definition justice in American English

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bring someone to justice (phrase) chief justice (noun) do justice (phrase) do yourself justice (phrase) justice (noun) Justice of the Peace (noun) Justice of the Peace Court (noun) miscarriage of justice (noun) obstruct the administration of justice (phrase) pervert the course of justice (phrase) poetic justice (noun) restorative justice (noun) rough justice (noun) the administration of justice (noun) the Court of Justice of the European Union () the Department of Justice () the European Court of Justice () the High Court of Justice (noun) the International Court of Justice () the Justice Department () the Lord Chief Justice () the Royal Courts of Justice () there’s no justice (in the world) (phrase) with justice (phrase)