distributive justice
/dɪˌstrɪbjʊtɪv ˈdʒʌstɪs/
the fair allocation of goods and resources in society
distributive justice in a sentence
“Distributive justice asks how wealth should be shared.”
Origin of distributive justice
Latin distribuere 'to divide, distribute' + justitia 'justice'
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