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justice in German

justice in German is Gerechtigkeit, Justiz, Genugtuung — justice means fair treatment and the quality of being morally right, especially in how people are punished or rewarded.

justice in German

Gerechtigkeit
noun
Justiz
noun
Gerechtigkeit
noun
Judgment and punishment of a party who has allegedly wronged another.
Genugtuung
noun
Judgment and punishment of a party who has allegedly wronged another.

What does "justice" mean?

  1. noun Fair treatment and the quality of being morally right, especially in how people are punished or rewarded.
    "The protesters demanded justice for workers who had been treated unfairly by their employer."
  2. noun The system of laws and courts that enforces fair treatment; the legal process.
    "The justice system can be slow, but everyone deserves a fair trial."
  3. noun A judge, especially of a higher court (often capitalised before a name).
    "The senior justice asked both lawyers to keep their arguments brief."
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justice in a sentence

  • The protesters demanded justice for workers who had been treated unfairly by their employer.
  • The victims' families were finally seeing justice after years of waiting.
  • The justice system can be slow, but everyone deserves a fair trial.
  • She works in the criminal justice system as a probation officer.

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What is "justice" in German?
"justice" in German is Gerechtigkeit, Justiz, Genugtuung. 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 protesters demanded justice for workers who had been treated unfairly by their employer." In German, "justice" is Gerechtigkeit, Justiz, Genugtuung.
Are there other ways to say "justice" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "justice": Gerechtigkeit, Justiz, Genugtuung.
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