justice

The definition of justice is the use of power as appointed by law, honor or standards to support fair treatment and due reward.

Concepts of Justice

  • Many philosophers, theologians, sociologists and others define justice as the proper ordering of people and things.
  • All races and religions include a definition of justice in their codes of law and conduct. Justice is, in fact, the glue that holds societies together.
  • Justice includes the notion of upholding the law, as in the work of police, judges and the court.
  • Behind the concept of justice lies the notion of balance - that people get what is right, fair and appropriate.
(noun)

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

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See justice in Webster's New World College Dictionary

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
  6. the administration of law; procedure of a law court
    1. judge ()
    2. justice of the peace

Origin: OFr < L justitia < justus: see just

See justice in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. The quality of being just; fairness.
  2. a. The principle of moral rightness; equity.
    b. Conformity to moral rightness in action or attitude; righteousness.
  3. 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.
  4. Conformity to truth, fact, or sound reason: The overcharged customer was angry, and with justice.
  5. Abbr. J. Law
    a. A judge.
    b. A justice of the peace.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Latin iūstitia

Origin: , from iūstus, just; see Just 1

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