justice
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
Fair treatment of people according to the law or according to what is morally right.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
fairness
Antonyms
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The victims' families fought for years to get _____."
Answer: justice
In your own words, what does "justice" mean?
Fair treatment of people according to the law or according to what is morally right.
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