justice
[ˈdʒʌstɪs]
n
the quality or fact of being just
the principle of fairness that like cases should be treated alike.a particular distribution of benefits and burdens fairly in accordance with a particular conception of what are to count as like cases.the principle that punishment should be proportionate to the offence
the administration of law according to prescribed and accepted principles
conformity to the law; legal validity
a judge of the Supreme Court of Judicature
short for justice of the peace
good reason (esp in the phrase with justice)
he was disgusted by their behaviour, and with justice
- 习惯用语
- do justice to to show to full advantage.to show full appreciation of by action.to treat or judge fairly
- do oneself justice to make full use of one's abilities
- bring to justice to capture, try, and usually punish (a criminal, an outlaw, etc)
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