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justiça

substantivo

full

justice

noun

Comparative law notes

Brazil

The word "justiça" can be translated into English in several ways depending on the context. Here are some examples: Justiça federal: federal courts; the federal court system. Justiça estadual: state courts; the state court system. Justiça eleitoral: electoral courts; the electoral court system. Lutar pela justiça: to fight for justice.

Definitions of justice

English

(US) a judge in a law court

The President's choices for justice and chief justice will have to be confirmed by the Senate.

English

a fair result or punishment delivered by a law court

We want the public to see the evidence heard by the military court and to know that justice was done.

English

a title given before the name of a judge

Mr Justice Deeny refused to grant the company specific performance.