Justice refers to the concept of fairness, where individuals are treated equally and given their due rights. It involves ensuring that the rules of society are upheld and that wrongs are righted, promoting the idea that everyone deserves to be treated fairly and without bias. Justice can apply to the legal system, social interactions, and moral considerations, ensuring that both individuals and communities function in an equitable manner.
The word "justice" originates from the Latin "justitia," which means "righteousness, equity, or the quality of being just." This Latin term is derived from "justus," meaning "just, fair, or equitable." The influence of Latin on legal and philosophical concepts helped establish the foundational ideas surrounding justice in Western thought.