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What does "justice" mean?

What does "justice" mean?

Concept map showing law and justice at the centre, with five meanings of justice on the left and six theories of justice on the right

Justice means fair treatment and fair outcomes, based on reasons society can justify. In law, the key question is not only "What is the rule?" but also "Is the rule and its operation fair?"

Nature of law: law and justice Lesson

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