justice is served/done

idiom

: proper punishment or fair treatment is given by the legal system

Many people do not believe that justice has been served/done in his case.

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Courts, legal systems, and even mediators play important roles in traditional financial systems, ensuring that justice is done when things go awry. —

Nizan Geslevich Packin, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024 The Winburys and former suspects watch as justice is served and the police arrest Abby in their Nantucket home backyard. —

Jordana Comiter, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2024 Upholding the principles of fairness and impartiality is paramount to me, ensuring that justice is served equitably for all who seek recourse in the legal system. —

Joseph Zager, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2024 The murder of Cleo Johnson (Moses Ingram), a mother navigating the political underbelly of Black Baltimore while struggling to provide for her family, becomes a news story that Maddie just can’t let go of until justice is served. —

Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 18 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for justice is served/done

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