单词 | justice |
释义 | jus·tice ![]() n. Idiom: 1. The quality of being just; fairness: In the interest of justice, we should treat everyone the same. 2. a. The principle of moral rightness; decency. b. Conformity to moral rightness in action or attitude; righteousness: argued for the justice of his cause. 3. a. The attainment of what is just, especially that which is fair, moral, right, merited, or in accordance with law: My client has not received justice in this hearing. b. Law The upholding of what is just, especially fair treatment and due reward in accordance with honor, standards, or law: We seek justice in this matter from the court. c. The administration, system, methods, or procedures of law: a conspiracy to obstruct justice; a miscarriage of justice. 4. Conformity to truth, fact, or sound reason: The overcharged customer was angry, and with justice. 5. Abbr. J. Law A judge on the highest court of a government, such as a judge on the US Supreme Court. do justice to To treat adequately, fairly, or with full appreciation: The subject is so complex that I cannot do justice to it in a brief survey. [Middle English, from Old French, from Latin iūstitia, from iūstus, just; see JUST1.] |
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