<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>the quality of being just; righteousness, equitableness, or moral rightness: to uphold the justice of a cause.</li><li>rightfulness or lawfulness, as of a claim or title; justness of ground or reason: to complain with justice.</li><li>the moral principle determining just conduct.</li><li>conformity to this principle, as manifested in conduct; just conduct, dealing, or treatment: Victims of rape and sexual assault have the right to the evidence they need to seek justice.</li><li>just treatment of all members of society with regard to a specified public issue, including equitable distribution of resources and participation in decision-making (usually used in combination): Environmental justice means that all people, regardless of race or income, have the right to a clean and healthy environment.</li><li>a group of moms in the Bridgeton area are advocating for health justice for those living around the landfills.</li><li>when we speak of climate justice, we demonstrate our sensitivity and resolve to secure the future of poor people from the perils of natural disasters.</li><li>the administering of deserved punishment or reward.</li><li>the maintenance or administration of what is just by law, as by judicial or other proceedings: a court of justice.</li><li>judgment of persons or causes by judicial process: to administer justice in a community.</li><li>a judge on a higher court, especially a Supreme Court: the nine justices on the U.S. Supreme Court.</li><li>a minor judicial officer or magistrate.</li><li>Justice. Also called Justice Department.</li><li>the Department of Justice.</li></ul>