justice

[US]/ˈdʒʌstɪs/
[UK]/ˈdʒʌstɪs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. righteousness; fairness; legal punishment; judiciary; judge.

Phrases & Collocations

seek justice

social justice

justice system

deliver justice

seeking justice

justice department

administration of justice

department of justice

ministry of justice

procedural justice

chief justice

do justice

criminal justice system

distributive justice

civil justice

secretary for justice

obstruction of justice

access to justice

bring to justice

Example Sentences

a travesty of justice

the justice of his case.

The FBI is an organ of the Justice Department.

the justice of his remarks

There isn't much justice in these observations.

Justice was met out to him.

criminal justice issues; criminal justice programs.

I say this in justice to both of you.

hoped justice would prevail.

summary justice; a summary rejection.

The justice of these remarks was clear to everyone.

You should do justice to everyone.

She didn't do herself justice in the exam.

He had justice on his side.

We should do justice to both sides.

abstract words liketruth and justice .

a feeling grew that justice had not been done.

a concern for justice, peace, and genuine respect for people.

Real-world Examples

They have been charged with obstructing justice and conspiracy to obstruct justice.

Source: CNN Listening Compilation August 2013

These goals will bring more justice to the world.

Source: Global Slow English

" What an interesting insight into our justice system! "

Source: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

But that doesn't really do it justice.

Source: PBS Fun Science Popularization

I trust you will do us justice. - Yes.

Source: Super Girl Season 2 S02

Oh, your own brand of vigilante justice.

Source: Friends Season 1 (Edited Version)

My memories of him did not do him justice.

Source: Fifty Shades of Grey (Audiobook Excerpt)

U.S. High Court is set to get a new justice.

Source: CNN 10 Student English August 2018 Compilation

Sadly for Haitians, there would never be any justice.

Source: Biography of Famous Historical Figures

When everything works well and fairly, we call this justice.

Source: Business English Encyclopedia

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