justice
gb/d͡ʒˈʌstɪs/ us/d͡ʒˈʌstɪs/
B1
Inglês
~ 1800
igazságosság, igazság, igazságszolgáltatás, igazságügyi rendszer, bíró, legfelsőbb bírósági bíró
NOME
B1
1
igazságosság
B2
igazság
B1
Padrão de uso:
[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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
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.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'justice' with 'just' (adjective) or 'justify' (verb). 'Justice' is a noun referring to fairness or law.
Significado
Fairness and moral rightness
Colocações
seek justice
|do justice
|bring to justice
|justice system
|social justice
Sinónimos
fairness (A broader, everyday term for treating people equally and reasonably.)
|
equity (Often used in formal or legal contexts to mean fairness in treatment.)
Antónimos
injustice (Refers to unfair treatment or a lack of fairness.)
Temas
law
|ethics
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definição
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.
NOME
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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
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.
Significado
The system of law and courts
Colocações
criminal justice
|justice system
|Department of Justice
Sinónimos
judiciary (Formal term for the system of courts and judges.)
Temas
law
|government
|politics
Definição
The system of laws and courts in a country.
The legal system, including the courts and procedures for enforcing laws and resolving disputes.
NOME
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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
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.
Significado
A judge in a high court
Colocações
Supreme Court Justice
|associate justice
|Chief Justice
Sinónimos
judge (General term; 'justice' is used for higher courts.)
Temas
law
|work
Definição
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.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
justice
IPA
GB/d͡ʒˈʌstɪs/
US/d͡ʒˈʌstɪs/
Sílabas e acento
justice (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (justice)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: justice
- Plural: justice, justices
Família de palavras
Expressões
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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- After years of delays, justice was finally served.
- With the guilty verdict, many felt that justice had been served.