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justice

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈdʒəstəs// UK //dʒˈʌstɪs// jus·tice General-service

n. fair treatment of people, especially by the law. It means making sure everyone gets what they deserve and that wrongdoers are held responsible.

n. the moral principle determining just conduct and the equitable administration of law. It encompasses both the philosophical ideal of fairness and the institutional apparatus used to enforce it.


SIMPLE

The victims' families are still waiting for justice.

CONTEXTUAL

The new law aims to improve social justice by ensuring equal access to education and healthcare for all citizens.

COMPLEX

The documentary argues that the criminal justice system often prioritizes procedural efficiency over the actual discovery of truth, leaving many marginalized defendants without adequate recourse.

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Uncountable when referring to the abstract principle of fairness; countable when referring to a judge in certain legal systems.

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