Word of the Day - Justice
jus·tice
[juhs-tis]
noun
1.the quality of being just; righteousness, equitableness, or moral rightness: to uphold the justice of a cause.
2.
rightfulness or lawfulness, as of a claim or title; justness of ground or
reason:
to complain with justice.
3.
the moral principle determining just conduct.
4.
conformity to this principle, as manifested in conduct; just conduct, dealing, or treatment.
5.
the administering of deserved punishment or reward.
6.
the maintenance or administration of what is just by law, as by judicial or other proceedings:
a court of justice.
8.
a judicial officer; a judge or magistrate.
9.
(
initial capital letter )
Also called
Justice Department.
the Department of Justice.
Idioms
Idioms
10.
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.
11. do justice,
a. to act or treat justly or fairly.
a. to act or treat justly or fairly.
b.
to appreciate properly:
We must see this play again to do it justice.
c.
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.