justice

/dʒˈʌstəs/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. the quality of being just or fair
2. judgment involved in the determination of rights and the assignment of rewards and punishments
3. a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice
4. the United States federal department responsible for enforcing federal laws (including the enforcement of all civil rights legislation); created in 1870

Synonyms for justice

• justness
• judge
• jurist
• Department of Justice
• Justice Department
• DoJ

Antonyms of justice

• injustice

Words that rhyme with justice

• gustus
• justus