La justice
Example: La justice doit être équitable pour tous les citoyens.
Definition
"La justice" refers to the principle of fairness and the system of laws and institutions designed to ensure that individuals receive fair treatment and that rights are upheld. It emphasizes equitable treatment for all citizens under the law.
Etymology
The word "la justice" comes from the Latin 'justitia,' meaning righteousness or equity. It was adopted into Old French as 'justice' and retained its meaning related to fairness and law. Did you know? The concept of justice has been central to societies since ancient times, reflecting the human desire for order and fairness.
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"La justice" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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