justice

noun B2

Meaning

Justice refers to the fair treatment of individuals and the administration of the law in a way that upholds moral and ethical principles.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "justice" with "just," which refers to fairness but is an adjective rather than a noun.

Example Sentences

The court must ensure justice is served fairly to all parties .
The court worked hard to ensure justice for all people .
We all want justice to be fair and quick .

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