justice
When referring to fairness or the legal system, "justice" is usually an uncountable noun (you cannot say "a justice" to mean a fair act). However, when referring to a judge, it becomes a countable noun. In this case, you can use it with numbers or articles, such as "the Justice" or "three Justices." In formal contexts, the word is often capitalized (Justice) when used as a title before a person's name.
💬Casual Conversation
🎬Tuesday afternoon, Maya is at her desk while Jackson is lounging on his couch.
Jackson
My coin just tanked. I'm literally suing the dev for poetic justice.
Maya
Stop coping and get a real job, Jackson.
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Jackson misuses the phrase 'poetic justice' to describe a legal desire for compensation after a failed crypto investment. Maya uses the slang term 'coping' (from 'cope') to tell him he is lying to himself to avoid facing reality.
Meanings
noun
The quality of being fair and reasonable; the administration of the law in maintaining this quality.
"The protesters marched in the streets demanding social justice for all citizens."