support justice

[səˈpɔrt ˈdʒʌstɪs]
verb phrase
apoiar a justiça
1. to advocate for, promote, or work toward fair and equitable treatment under the law; to back legal systems and institutions that ensure fairness
The organization works to support justice for marginalized communities.
A organização trabalha para apoiar a justiça para comunidades marginalizadas.
2. to provide assistance or backing to legal proceedings, courts, or judicial decisions
Citizens can support justice by serving as witnesses in court cases.
Os cidadãos podem apoiar a justiça servindo como testemunhas em processos judiciais.
3. to champion moral and ethical principles of fairness and righteousness
We must support justice and equality for all people.
Devemos apoiar a justiça e a igualdade para todas as pessoas.
In Brazil, 'apoiar a justiça' is frequently used in civil society discourse, activism, and legal reform movements. In the USA, 'support justice' is common in political campaigns, social movements, and community organizing. Both cultures emphasize justice as a fundamental value in democratic discourse.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
uphold justicepromote fairnessadvocate for the lawchampion equitydefend rightsadvance legality
Antonyms / Antônimos
obstruct justiceundermine fairnessoppose the lawdeny equalityenable injustice

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apoiar a justiça
Standard usage across Brazil; commonly used in legal and civic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
apoiar a justiça / defender a justiça
Both forms used interchangeably in community and legal activism
São Paulo
apoiar a justiça / promover a justiça
More formal usage in business and institutional contexts
Portugal
apoiar a justiça / sustentar a justiça
Slightly more formal phrasing in European Portuguese

Related Words

judicial systemlegal reformhuman rightsdue processrule of lawfairnessequalityadvocacy

Related Idioms & Phrases

fight for justice
stand up for what's right
defend the rule of law
back the judicial system
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