justiça

[ʒuʃ'ti.sɐ]

nounfemininepl: justiças

justice

1. The quality of being just; fairness and moral rightness in the treatment of others

The judge's decision was guided by justice and impartiality.

A decisão do juiz foi orientada pela justiça e imparcialidade.

2. The system of law and courts; the administration of law

She works in the justice system as a lawyer.

Ela trabalha na justiça como advogada.

3. A judge or magistrate

The justice heard the case carefully.

A justiça ouviu o caso com cuidado.

4. Rightful punishment or reward; what is deserved

The criminal finally received justice for his crimes.

O criminoso finalmente recebeu justiça pelos seus crimes.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese

justiça

Standard usage across all contexts

Rio de Janeiro

justiça

No significant regional variation

São Paulo

justiça

No significant regional variation

Portugal

justiça

Identical usage; widely understood across Portuguese-speaking regions

fazer justiça (to do justice; to treat fairly)

justiça seja feita (let justice be done)

a justiça é cega (justice is blind)

casa da justiça (courthouse)

sistema de justiça (justice system)

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