Word
justice
Phoneticsjus·tice, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈdʒəstəs/
UK/dʒˈʌstɪs/
Definitions
01fairness
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the quality of being fair and right in how you treat people.
n. the principle of moral rightness; equity and fairness in the treatment of individuals.
日本語:正義※
“The protesters were marching to demand justice for the families who lost their homes.”
“The philosopher argued that social justice cannot exist without a fundamental commitment to equal opportunity for all citizens.”
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02the legal system
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Law
n. the system of laws and courts that punishes criminals and settles disagreements.
n. the administration of law; the collective system of courts and judicial proceedings used to enforce legal standards.
“He spent ten years working in the criminal justice system as a lawyer.”
“Reformers are calling for a complete overhaul of the juvenile justice system to focus more on rehabilitation than on punishment.”
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03a judge
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Law Formal
n. a title for a judge, especially in a high court like the Supreme Court.
n. a judicial officer; specifically, a judge of a supreme court or other high-level appellate court.
“The decision was written by Justice Roberts after weeks of deliberation.”
“The newly appointed justice took her seat on the bench, prepared to hear arguments regarding the constitutionality of the new tax law.”
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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “justice” in context.
Noun
01. justice system
“Many people believe that the justice system needs urgent reform to ensure fairness for everyone.”
noun + noun
02. justice secretary
03. justice department
04. justice systems
Real-World Examples
“The government has already made clear we are working at pace to deport foreign criminals and we’re building more prison places to deliver justice for victims and keep criminals behind bars.” “They support people through some of the most difficult moments of their lives and ask them to place their trust in the justice system.” Etymology
From Middle English justice, borrowed from Old French justise and justice (Modern French justice), itself from Latin iūstitia ("righteousness, equity"). The Latin derives from iūstus ("just"), from iūs ("right"), a word peculiar to Latin rather than general Italic, which originated in the religious cults. The ultimate root is Proto-Italic jowos, perhaps literally "sacred formula", and Proto-Indo-European h₂yew-. The word is a doublet of Justitia.
The native Old English term rihtwīsnes (ancestor of Modern English righteousness) was partly displaced by the French-Latin import.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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