The justice system
Example: The justice system helps keep order in the country.
Definition
The justice system refers to the institutions and processes established by a society to uphold laws, deliver fair judgments, and maintain social order. It includes courts, law enforcement, and correctional facilities that work together to ensure fairness and accountability.
Translations
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el sistema de justicia -
het rechtssysteem -
el sistema judicial -
le système judiciaire -
das Justizsystem
Etymology
The term "justice system" combines 'justice,' originating from the Latin 'justitia,' meaning fairness or righteousness, with 'system,' from the Greek 'systēma,' meaning an organized whole. Together, they highlight an organized framework designed to administer fairness and legal order.
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"The justice system" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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