Antonyms for justice

Grammar : Noun

Spell : juhs-tis

Phonetic Transcription : ˈdʒʌs tɪs

Definition of justice

Origin : mid-12c., "the exercise of authority in vindication of right by assigning reward or punishment;" also "quality of being fair and just," from Old French justice "justice, legal rights, jurisdiction" (11c.), from Latin iustitia "righteousness, equity," from iustus "upright, just" (see just (adj.)). The Old French word had widespread senses, including "uprightness, equity, vindication of right, court of justice, judge." The word began to be used in English c.1200 as a title for a judicial officer. Meaning "right order, equity" is late 14c. Justice of the peace first attested early 14c. In the Mercian hymns, Latin iustitia is glossed by Old English rehtwisnisse. To do justice to (someone or something) "render fully and fairly showing due appreciation" is from 1670s.

noun lawfulness, fairness
noun person who oversees court of law

Example sentences :

That you will take tea with us to-morrow evening, and help us do justice to them.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

My object in calling upon him was to induce him to do me justice at last.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

We did justice to the supper, as we had not had anything to eat for thirty-two hours.
Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest

To do him justice, he would have done almost as much for them,—for any of them.
Extract from : « Malbone » by Thomas Wentworth Higginson

They have claims on the magnanimity and, I may add, on the justice of this nation which we must all feel.
Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various

Calmness, justice, and consideration should characterize our diplomacy.
Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various

We wish peace, but we wish the peace of justice, the peace of righteousness.
Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various

This act of justice has been unreasonably delayed in the case of some of them.
Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various

But while we do justice to others, we must require that justice be done to us.
Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various

Indeed, Madam, you did me justice to say, I have no inclination to marry at all.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

Synonyms for justice

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