justice

/ˈdʒʌs.tɪs/

6 senses across 1 part of speech

noun

The state or characteristic of being just or fair.

Example “the justice of a description”
The ideal of fairness, impartiality, etc., especially with regard to the punishment of wrongdoing.

Example “Justice was served.”
Judgment and punishment of a party who has allegedly wronged another.

Example “to demand justice”
The civil power dealing with law.

Example “Ministry of Justice”
A title given to judges of certain courts; capitalized as a title.

Example “Mr. Justice Krever presides over the appellate court”
Correctness, conforming to reality or rules.