La justice



Example: La justice a été rendue après un long procès historique.

Definition


"La justice" refers to the concept or system of fairness and law enforcement that ensures right and wrong are distinguished, and that legal decisions are made impartially. It often involves courts, judges, and legal processes, as in the phrase 'La justice a été rendue après un long procès historique.'

Etymology


The word "la justice" comes from the Latin word 'justitia,' meaning righteousness or equity. It entered French through Old French, maintaining its connection to law and fairness. Did you know? The root 'just-' is related to being fair or lawful, which is central to the idea of justice.

Learn to use this word actively


"La justice" appears in the Vocaplus list "", containing 204 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select French as the language you want to learn.

Create a free account