justice
/ˈdʒəstəs/
the fair and equitable treatment of individuals
justice in a sentence
“Rawls defined justice as fairness behind a veil of ignorance.”
Origin of justice
Latin justitia 'righteousness, equity' from justus 'just, lawful'
Related Words
egalitarianism
the doctrine that all people are equal and deserve equal rights
libertarianism
political philosophy emphasizing individual liberty and minimal state
communitarianism
philosophy emphasizing community bonds over individual rights
legitimacy
the rightful authority to exercise political power
natural rights
rights inherent to human beings, not granted by government
distributive justice
the fair allocation of goods and resources in society