justice

The word "justice" is similar to the word "fairness." Justice is usually provided by some sort of legal framework or agreement among members of a society. People get, hope for, need, want, seek, cry out for, and pray for justice.

• Robert is seeking justice through the legal system.
• The people affected by the oil spill were denied justice.
• In some parts of the world, there’s very little justice available to people who are poor.
• Family members of the victim are hoping for justice.
• Following the attack on the village there were cries for justice.
• Some people try to find justice through the use of weapons, but that’s not justice. That’s revenge.

A judge administers justice.

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August 11, 2015