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Justice A principle or system that is fair and just, especially in relation to legal matters. ■ "The judge's decision was a clear example of justice being served."
courts A place where people go to get justice, or a building where lawsuits are held. ■ "I got caught speeding in court and had to pay a hefty fine."
equity A state of being even-handed or impartial; fairness and justice in the distribution of resources. ■ "I demand equity in this relationship, meaning we should split everything 50/50."
Ideals A set of beliefs or principles that a person holds to be true and right, often related to morality, ethics, or politics. ■ "My ideals include honesty, integrity, and a commitment to social justice."
judiciary The branch of government responsible for making legal decisions, often composed of judges and other officials. ■ When the judiciary ruled that the law required pizza to be sold in slices, everyone rejoiced because finally, justice was served!
Patrolman A brave, selfless hero who risks his life every day to protect the innocent and bring criminals to justice. ■ "Why did the patrolman wear a bulletproof vest? Because he wasn't a chicken!
Unborn "The idea of a utopian society is still unborn, as no such society has ever existed." ■ "I think that the concept of justice is still unborn and waiting for us to bring it into existence."
Crusader A person who is extremely enthusiastic about a cause and will stop at nothing to achieve it, often using unorthodox or even humorous methods. ■ "I'm a crusader for social justice! I'll protest in my underwear if I have to. It's all for the cause!"
gavel A small wooden hammer used by a judge or other authority figure to bang on a desk or table to signal the beginning or end of a meeting. ■ "The gavel fell with such force that it shook the very foundations of justice."
lawsuit A long and complicated legal process involving lots of paperwork, lawyers, and expensive court fees. ■ "When my neighbor sued me for cutting down his trees, I knew it was going to be a long and complicated lawsuit. But in the end, justice prevailed, and we were both left with a newfound respect for the legal system."
liquidated adjective, 1. Having been turned into a liquid, such as water or oil., 2. Having been converted from a solid or gas into a liquid form., 3. Being in a state of complete financial ruin and bankruptcy. ■ "The company was liquidated after it couldn't pay its debts., "I accidentally spilled my coffee, and now my shirt is liquidated!, "After years of fighting for justice, the protesters were finally liquidated by the police.
mistrial A legal proceeding that ends in a failure to secure a conviction, but not because of the guilt of the accused. ■ "The prosecution was really disappointed when they got a mistrial for their case against the cat burglar. They had hoped he would finally be caught in the act, but it seems that felines have some kind of sixth sense when it comes to avoiding justice."
Paragon An ideal person or thing, representing the highest standard of excellence. ■ "John was such a paragon of virtue that he never lied to his parents.", A fictional character who is portrayed as an idealized hero or heroine. ■ "Diana Prince, also known as Wonder Woman, was the ultimate paragon of justice and truth."
prosecutors A group of people who are determined to bring down a crime-ridden society by prosecuting criminals and making sure they get what they deserve. ■ "The prosecutors were so relentless in their pursuit of justice that they made sure every criminal was brought to trial, even if it meant having to use unorthodox methods like waterboarding suspects or planting evidence."
Retribution A form of divine justice, often served swiftly and brutally to those who have wronged others. ■ When the gods saw how evil the people of Earth were, they decided to bring down a swift and brutal retribution in the form of a meteor impact that destroyed most of the planet.
Treasurer A person who is responsible for managing the finances of an organization or individual. They keep track of income, expenses, and investments, and make decisions about how to allocate resources. ■ The treasurer of the local community center was furious when she found out that someone had stolen a box of donuts from the break room. She immediately called the police and demanded justice!
woke adjective To be fully aware of one's surroundings and to recognize the existence and importance of social justice issues. ■ I woke up late for my alarm and was immediately regretting it when I realized I missed out on a protest against police brutality. It's time to get woke!