justice

Justice is the use of power as appointed by law, honor or standards to support fair treatment and due reward. (noun)

An example of justice is someone being set free from prison after dna evidence shows they are innocent.

See justice in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the quality of being righteous; rectitude
impartiality; fairness
the quality of being right or correct
sound reason; rightfulness; validity
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
the administration of law; procedure of a law court
1. judge ()
2. justice of the peace

See justice in American Heritage Dictionary 4

(jŭsˈtĭs)

noun

The quality of being just; fairness.
a. The principle of moral rightness; equity.
b. Conformity to moral rightness in action or attitude; righteousness.
a. The upholding of what is just, especially fair treatment and due reward in accordance with honor, standards, or law.
b. Law The administration and procedure of law.
Conformity to truth, fact, or sound reason: The overcharged customer was angry, and with justice.
Abbr. J. Law
a. A judge.
b. A justice of the peace.

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