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justice in Dutch

justice in Dutch is gerechtigheid, rechtvaardigheid, recht — justice means fair treatment and the quality of being morally right, especially in how people are punished or rewarded.

justice in Dutch

gerechtigheid
noun
The state or characteristic of being just or fair.
rechtvaardigheid
noun
The state or characteristic of being just or fair.
gerechtigheid
noun
The ideal of fairness, impartiality, etc., especially with regard to the punishment of wrongdoing.
rechtvaardigheid
noun
The ideal of fairness, impartiality, etc., especially with regard to the punishment of wrongdoing.
recht
noun
The ideal of fairness, impartiality, etc., especially with regard to the punishment of wrongdoing.
gerechtigheid
noun
Judgment and punishment of a party who has allegedly wronged another.
berechting
noun
Judgment and punishment of a party who has allegedly wronged another.
recht
noun
Judgment and punishment of a party who has allegedly wronged another.
rechtsbedeling
noun
Judgment and punishment of a party who has allegedly wronged another.
gerechtigheid
noun
The civil power dealing with law.
justitie
noun
The civil power dealing with law.
gerecht
noun
The civil power dealing with law.
raadsheer
noun
A title given to judges of certain courts; capitalized when placed before a name.
recht
noun
Correctness, conforming to reality or rules.

What does "justice" mean?

  1. noun Fair treatment and the quality of being morally right, especially in how people are punished or rewarded.
    "The victims' families were finally seeing justice after years of waiting."
  2. noun The system of laws and courts that enforces fair treatment; the legal process.
    "He was brought to justice for the fraud."
  3. noun A judge, especially of a higher court (often capitalised before a name).
    "Justice Sotomayor delivered the majority opinion."
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justice in a sentence

  • The victims' families were finally seeing justice after years of waiting.
  • She has a strong sense of justice.
  • He was brought to justice for the fraud.
  • Justice Sotomayor delivered the majority opinion.

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What is "justice" in Dutch?

"justice" in Dutch is gerechtigheid, rechtvaardigheid, recht. justice means: Fair treatment and the quality of being morally right, especially in how people are punished or rewarded.

How do you use "justice" in a sentence?

Example: "The victims' families were finally seeing justice after years of waiting." In Dutch, "justice" is gerechtigheid, rechtvaardigheid, recht.

Are there other ways to say "justice" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 8 translations listed for "justice": gerechtigheid, rechtvaardigheid, recht, berechting, rechtsbedeling, justitie.

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