⚖️justice

noun
/ˈdʒʌstɪs/

Meaning

the quality of being fair and reasonable; the administration of the law
just behavior or treatment; the quality of being fair and reasonable; a judge in a court of law
Just behavior or treatment; the quality of being fair and reasonable.

Example Sentences

The victims are still waiting for justice.

The family sought justice for their loved one through the legal system.

Justice is sought by the oppressed characters in the story.

Example Expressions

bring to justice

Synonyms

fairness, equity, law, righteousness, impartiality, lawfulness, morality
Entry 1
fairness, equity, law, righteousness, impartiality
Entry 2
fairness, righteousness, equity, impartiality
Entry 3
fairness, equity, righteousness, impartiality, lawfulness, morality

Antonyms

injustice, unfairness, corruption, bias, prejudice, discrimination, oppression
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injustice, unfairness, corruption
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injustice, unfairness, bias, prejudice
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injustice, unfairness, bias, prejudice, discrimination, oppression

Collocations

seek justice, do justice, justice system, social justice, criminal justice
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seek justice, do justice, justice system, social justice
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social justice, criminal justice, justice system

More Example Sentences

To ensure justice, we must free ourselves from bias.

She advises us to follow the path of truth and justice.

Developed countries should take more responsibility to ensure climate justice.

Everybody knows how much unbiased the work of the Supreme Court is to protect justice in the USA.

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