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justice definition

jus·tice (jus′tis)

noun

  1. the quality of being righteous; rectitude
  2. impartiality; fairness
  3. the quality of being right or correct
  4. sound reason; rightfulness; validity
  5. reward or penalty as deserved; just deserts
    1. the use of authority and power to uphold what is right, just, or lawful
    2. the personification of this, usually a blindfolded goddess holding scales and a sword
  7. the administration of law; procedure of a law court
    1. judge ()
    2. justice of the peace

Etymology: OFr < L justitia < justus: see just

justice Idioms

bring to justice

to cause (a wrongdoer) to be tried in court and duly punished

do justice to

  1. to treat fitly or fairly
  2. to treat with due appreciation; enjoy properly

do oneself justice

  1. to do something in a manner worthy of one's ability
  2. to be fair to oneself

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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