serve justice

verb phrase

Meaning

Carry out the legal process in a way that is fair and impartial.

Examples

The court worked tirelessly to serve justice in the high-profile fraud case.
Many citizens believe that the current system fails to serve justice to those in poverty.

Synonyms: uphold the law, administer justice, ensure fairness, adjudicate

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serve justice

verb phrase

Pronunciation: /sɜːrv ˈdʒʌstɪs/

Definition

Carry out the legal process in a way that is fair and impartial.

Examples

The court worked tirelessly to serve justice in the high-profile fraud case.
Many citizens believe that the current system fails to serve justice to those in poverty.
The prosecutor argued that a harsh sentence was necessary to serve justice for the community.

Synonyms of serve justice

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