Word of the Day: Justice

jus-tice / ˈjəstəs   noun  

1. righteousness; the quality or state of being fair or unbiased

Better to have a handful of might than a sack of justice. Czech Proverb  

2. the administration of punishment or reward as befits the situation, usually meted out by a judge

Everyone loves justice in the affairs of another. Russian Proverb  

3. a judge

I decided that if I were going to make use of my role as a Supreme Court Justice, it would be to inspire people to realize that, first, I was just like them and second, if I could do it, so could they. Sonia Sotomayor, 1954-  

4. the moral principle that governs correct action

Forgiveness is a pillar of justice. Italian Proverb  

5. conformity to correct action

The more laws the less justice. Traditional Proverb  

6. the judgment of a person or persons

Justice is the result of public opinion. Chinese Proverb