justice
gb/d͡ʒˈʌstɪs/ us/d͡ʒˈʌstɪs/
B1
English
~ 1800
igazságosság, igazság, igazságszolgáltatás, igazságügyi rendszer, bíró, legfelsőbb bírósági bíró
NOUN
B1
1
igazságosság
B2
igazság
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone] seeks justice for [something]
The victims' families are still fighting for justice.
Az áldozatok családjai még mindig az igazságért küzdenek.
Justice requires that everyone be treated equally under the law.
Az igazságosság megköveteli, hogy a törvény előtt mindenkit egyenlően kezeljenek.
He believes that justice was not served in the trial.
The new policy aims to promote social justice.
Bringing the criminal to justice took years of work.
Learner examples
She wants justice for her brother.
Azt szeretné, ha igazságot szolgáltatnának a fivérének.
The law should give justice to all.
A törvénynek mindenkinek igazságot kell szolgáltatnia.
They hope the court will give them justice.
Justice is important in every country.
We need justice in our community.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'justice' with 'just' (adjective) or 'justify' (verb). 'Justice' is a noun referring to fairness or law.
Meaning
Fairness and moral rightness
Collocations
seek justice
|do justice
|bring to justice
|justice system
|social justice
Synonyms
fairness (A broader, everyday term for treating people equally and reasonably.)
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equity (Often used in formal or legal contexts to mean fairness in treatment.)
Antonyms
injustice (Refers to unfair treatment or a lack of fairness.)
Themes
law
|ethics
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Fair treatment of people based on laws and what is right.
The quality of being fair and reasonable, especially in how people are treated according to laws and moral principles.
NOUN
B2
FORMAL
2
She works in the criminal justice system.
A büntető igazságszolgáltatásban dolgozik.
The Department of Justice announced new reforms.
Az Igazságügyi Minisztérium új reformokat jelentett be.
Justice must be impartial to be effective.
Learner examples
He studies criminal justice at college.
A főiskolán büntető igazságszolgáltatást tanul.
The justice system protects people.
Az igazságügyi rendszer védi az embereket.
Many people work in justice in the city.
Meaning
The system of law and courts
Collocations
criminal justice
|justice system
|Department of Justice
Synonyms
judiciary (Formal term for the system of courts and judges.)
Themes
law
|government
|politics
Definition
The system of laws and courts in a country.
The legal system, including the courts and procedures for enforcing laws and resolving disputes.
NOUN
B2
FORMAL
3
bíró
B1
Justice Roberts wrote the majority opinion.
Roberts bíró írta a többségi véleményt.
Three justices dissented from the ruling.
Három bíró különvéleményt fogalmazott meg a döntéssel szemben.
She was appointed as an associate justice last year.
Learner examples
Justice Smith spoke in court.
Smith bíró felszólalt a bíróságon.
The Chief Justice leads the court.
A főbíró vezeti a bíróságot.
A justice makes important decisions.
Meaning
A judge in a high court
Collocations
Supreme Court Justice
|associate justice
|Chief Justice
Synonyms
judge (General term; 'justice' is used for higher courts.)
Themes
law
|work
Definition
A judge in a high court, such as the Supreme Court.
A judge serving on a supreme or high-level court, especially in the United States or Commonwealth countries.
Grammar
Dictionary form
justice
IPA
GB/d͡ʒˈʌstɪs/
US/d͡ʒˈʌstɪs/
Syllables & stress
justice (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (justice)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: justice
- Plural: justice, justices
Word family
Expressions
bring to justice
1/bɹˈɪŋ tə d͡ʒˈʌstɪs/
fixed phrase
Capture and punish legally
To catch someone who did something wrong and make them go to court or be punished by law.
Examples
- The police finally brought the suspect to justice.
- War criminals must be brought to justice.
do justice to [something/someone]
1/dˈu d͡ʒˈʌstɪs tə səmˈɛθɪŋsˈoʊmˈoʊn/
fixed phrase
Represent fairly or accurately
To show or describe something in a way that is as good as it really is.
Examples
- The photo doesn't do justice to the beauty of the mountains.
- His speech did justice to her achievements.
justice is served
1/d͡ʒˈʌstɪs ˈɪz sˈɚvd/
fixed phrase
Correct outcome achieved
Used when the right person is punished or the right result happens, especially in law.
Examples
- After years of delays, justice was finally served.
- With the guilty verdict, many felt that justice had been served.