Justice meaning

What does “justice” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“justice” is a noun with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the quality of being just or fair.

justice

noun

  1. the quality of being just or fair

    Synonymsjustness
    Oppositesinjustice
  2. judgment involved in the determination of rights and the assignment of rewards and punishments

  3. a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice

    Synonymsjudgejurist
  4. the United States federal department responsible for enforcing federal laws (including the enforcement of all civil rights legislation); created in 1870

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University