American English
/ˈʤəs.tɪs/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Fair treatment of people according to what is right.
Practice out loudFair treatment of people according to what is right.
The family is seeking justice for their son.
Everyone deserves justice and respect.
social justice · racial justice · equal justice · justice is served
seek justice for someone
justice for someone
The legal system and official process used to deal with crime and legal problems.
The justice system must protect victims.
The police finally brought him to justice.
justice system · criminal justice · administer justice · Justice Department
bring someone to justice
the justice system + verb
A judge, especially one on a high court.
Justice Jackson wrote the opinion.
She was appointed a Supreme Court justice.
In this meaning, Justice is often used before a judge's last name.
Supreme Court justice · associate justice
Justice + surname
a Supreme Court justice
Fair treatment and equal rights for all people in society.
They work for social justice.
The courts, police, and other institutions that deal with crime and law.
The justice system needs reform.
To represent or show something accurately and well.
The photo does justice to her work.
Justices usually means judges, not several examples of the idea of fairness.