justice
noun
LAW uk/ˈdʒʌstɪs/ us [ U ]
the system of laws within a country or state by which people are judged and punished:
The decision was welcomed as a great day for the British justice system.
Prosecutors alleged that she had obstructed justice by lying to investigators.
local/international justice
a miscarriage/obstruction of justice Under the new scheme, victims of miscarriages of justice would be entitled to compensation.
[ U ]
the quality of being fair and right:
justice for sb We want justice for those who have suffered because of the company's actions.
social/racial justice
[ C ]
in the US, a judge in a court of law, especially a higher court:
a Supreme Court/Chief Justice