the quality of being just; righteousness, equitableness, or moral rightness

to uphold the justice of a cause.

rightfulness or lawfulness, as of a claim or title; justness of ground or reason

to complain with justice.

the moral principle determining just conduct.

conformity to this principle, as manifested in conduct; just conduct, dealing, or treatment.

the administering of deserved punishment or reward.

the maintenance or administration of what is just by law, as by judicial or other proceedings

a court of justice.

judgment of persons or causes by judicial process

to administer justice in a community.

a judicial officer; a judge or magistrate.

( initial capital letter ) Also called Justice Department. the Department of Justice. ?

bring to justice

to cause to come before a court for trial or to receive punishment for one's misdeeds

The murderer was brought to justice.

do justice

to act or treat justly or fairly.

to appreciate properly

We must see this play again to do it justice.

to acquit in accordance with one's abilities or potentialities

He finally got a role in which he could do himself justice as an actor.

noun

illegality , injustice , lawlessness , partiality , unethicalness , unfairness , inequity

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