justice — fairness in the way people are dealt with
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: fairness in the way people are dealt with
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʒʌstɪs/
Example Sentences
- The superhero fights for justice, but always stops for coffee first.
- Justice delayed is justice denied.
- The court's decision restored justice to the community.
justice
NOUN[/ˈdʒʌstɪs/]
fairness in the way people are dealt with
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Justice derives from Latin justitia, which evolved from the adjective justus meaning 'right' or 'fair'. In ancient Rome, the goddess Justitia (Justice) was depicted blindfolded and holding scales, symbolizing impartiality and fairness in legal and moral proceedings.
Breakdown
justus (right, fair) + -itia (suffix denoting state or quality), literally meaning 'the state or quality of being just'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The superhero fights for justice, but always stops for coffee first.”
“Justice delayed is justice denied.”
“The court's decision restored justice to the community.”
“My mom's sense of justice means I can never get away with not doing dishes.”
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