justice

• Sustantivo que designa la cualidad de ser justo, equitativo e imparcial, así como el sistema de leyes e instituciones que aplican y mantienen este principio.

A noun referring to the quality of being fair, impartial, and morally right, or the system of laws and institutions that uphold this principle.

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1. Fairness and lawB1formal

   The quality of being fair and reasonable, especially in the way people are treated or decisions are made.

   Justicia (equidad y derecho)

   • The court system is designed to uphold justice.
   • She fought for social justice throughout her career.
   • Justice was served when the criminal was sentenced.

   Sinónimosequityfair-mindednessfairnessimpartialityjustnesslawfulnessrightfulness

   Antónimosinequityinjusticeunfairness

2. B2formal

   A judge or magistrate, especially of a supreme court.

   Juez (de un tribunal supremo)

   • The Justice delivered a landmark ruling today.
   • She was appointed as a Supreme Court Justice.
   • The Chief Justice presided over the important case.

   Sinónimosjudgejuristmagistrate

3. Deserved treatmentB1formal

   The quality of receiving what one deserves, either reward or punishment.

   Trato merecido

   • The villain got his justice in the end.
   • The hero received justice for his bravery.
   • They demanded justice for the victims of the crime.

   Sinónimosduerequital

   Antónimosinjusticeunfairness