First Known Use: 12th century
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justice
noun jus·tice \ˈjəs-təs\
: the process or result of using laws to fairly judge and punish crimes and criminals
: a judge in a court of law
Justice —used as a title for a judge (such as a judge of the U.S. Supreme Court)
Full Definition of JUSTICE
1
a : the maintenance or administration of what is just especially by the impartial adjustment of conflicting claims or the assignment of merited rewards or punishments b : judge c : the administration of law; especially : the establishment or determination of rights according to the rules of law or equity
2
a : the quality of being just, impartial, or fair b (1) : the principle or ideal of just dealing or right action (2) : conformity to this principle or ideal : righteousness c : the quality of conforming to law
3
: conformity to truth, fact, or reason : correctness
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Origin of JUSTICE
Middle English, from Anglo-French justise, from Latin justitia, from justus
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JUSTICE Defined for Kids
justice
noun jus·tice \ˈjəs-təs\
Definition of JUSTICE for Kids
1
: fair treatment <Everyone deserves justice.>
2
: 2judge 1
3
: the process or result of using laws to fairly judge people accused of crimes
4
: the quality of being fair or just <They were treated with justice.>
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