justice
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: justices
Sense 1
The state or characteristic of being just or fair.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
The ideal of fairness, impartiality, etc., especially with regard to the punishment of wrongdoing.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
The title of a justice of court.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “justice” mean?
The state or characteristic of being just or fair.
Is “justice” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.