Justice in Tagalog

“Justice” in Tagalog translates to “katarungan,” “hustisya,” or “katwiran” depending on the context. This noun represents fairness, righteousness, and the legal system that upholds moral principles. Understanding these translations helps you discuss legal and ethical matters in Filipino. Discover the comprehensive meanings, synonyms, and practical usage examples below.

[Words] = Justice

[Definition]:

• Justice /ˈdʒʌstɪs/
• Noun 1: The quality of being fair and reasonable; righteousness and moral correctness.
• Noun 2: The administration of law and the legal system; the process of using laws to judge and punish crimes.
• Noun 3: A judge or magistrate, particularly in a court of law.

[Synonyms] = Katarungan, Hustisya, Katwiran, Kapantayan, Pagkamatuwid, Karapatan, Justisya, Kahustuhan, Karapatang pag-husga

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: The victims are demanding justice for the crimes committed against them.
Ex1_PH: Ang mga biktima ay humihiling ng katarungan para sa mga krimen na nagawa laban sa kanila.

Ex2_EN: We must fight for social justice and equal rights for all citizens.
Ex2_PH: Dapat nating ipaglaban ang panlipunang hustisya at pantay na karapatan para sa lahat ng mamamayan.

Ex3_EN: The court system exists to ensure justice is served fairly.
Ex3_PH: Ang sistema ng hukuman ay umiiral upang masiguro na ang katarungan ay naibibigay nang patas.

Ex4_EN: Chief Justice delivered the final verdict on the controversial case.
Ex4_PH: Ang Punong Hustisya ay nagbigay ng huling hatol sa kontrobersyal na kaso.

Ex5_EN: There is no justice when innocent people are wrongly convicted.
Ex5_PH: Walang katwiran kapag ang mga inosenteng tao ay maling nahatulan.