Justice
The virtue of fairness and righteousness; from the occupational title for a judge or officer administering justice.
Meaning and origin
Justice developed from the Old French iustise, meaning judge and officer of justice.
How to pronounce Justice
| English (US) | JUS-tis /ˈdʒʌstɪs/ |
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