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Definition justice in British English

justice noun

noun
/ˈdʒʌstɪs/
1

treatment of people that is fair and morally right

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the struggle for freedom and justice

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a society based on democracy, peace, and social justice

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1.1

the fact that something is reasonable and fair

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He appealed to their sense of justice.

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Campaigners are convinced of the justice of their cause.

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the criminal justice system

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one of the worst miscarriages of justice ever seen

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2.1

a fair result or punishment from a law court

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The family are determined to see justice done.

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Criminals with political connections sometimes escape justice.

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3

a judge in a law court in the US

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3.1

used as a title before the name of a judge

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The trial judge, Mr Justice Mitchell, adjourned the proceedings.

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Definition justice in British English