giustizia

/dʒuˈstitsja/
nounIntermediate
formal

The concept of moral rightness based on ethics, rationality, law, natural law, religion, equity, or fairness, as well as the administration of law.

Il sistema giudiziario garantisce la giustizia.

The judicial system ensures justice.

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In Italian, 'giustizia' is a fundamental concept in law and ethics, often associated with fairness and the legal system.

cultural

A personification of justice, often depicted as a blindfolded woman holding scales and a sword.

La statua della giustizia è un simbolo importante in molte corti di giustizia.

The statue of justice is an important symbol in many courts of law.

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This symbolizes impartiality and the balance of power.

Collocations

corte di giustiziacourt of justiceministero della giustiziaministry of justicesistema giudiziariojudicial system

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Related Phrases

fare giustiziaphrase
to do justice
la giustizia è ciecaproverb
justice is blind

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Legal Context

'Giustizia' is often used in legal contexts, such as 'corte di giustizia' (court of justice) or 'ministero della giustizia' (ministry of justice).

Gold Rule

Formal Usage

In formal contexts, 'giustizia' refers to the legal system and fairness, while in everyday language, it can refer to moral fairness.

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'iustitia', derived from 'iustus' meaning 'just' or 'upright'.

📝Usage Notes

In Italian, 'giustizia' is a fundamental concept in both legal and moral contexts. It is often used in formal and legal settings but can also appear in everyday language to discuss fairness and rights.

Word Breakdown

giust-
just
root
+
-izia
state or condition of
suffix
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