justice

Meaning

Just behavior or treatment; the quality of being fair and reasonable.

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

the quality of being fair and reasonable; the administration of the law

Example Sentences

Justice is sought by the oppressed characters in the story.

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

The victims are still waiting for justice.

Example Expressions

bring to justice

Synonyms

fairness, equity, righteousness, impartiality, lawfulness, morality, law

Entry 1

fairness, equity, righteousness, impartiality, lawfulness, morality

Entry 2

fairness, righteousness, equity, impartiality

Entry 3

fairness, equity, law, righteousness, impartiality

Antonyms

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

Entry 1

injustice, unfairness, bias, prejudice, discrimination, oppression

Entry 2

injustice, unfairness, bias, prejudice

Entry 3

injustice, unfairness, corruption

Collocations

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

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social justice, criminal justice, justice system

Entry 3

seek justice, do justice, justice system, social justice