justice-driven
|jus-tice-driv-en|
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/ˈdʒʌstɪs ˌdrɪvən/
motivated by fairness
Etymology
Etymology Information
'justice-driven' originates from the English word 'justice' combined with the past participle 'driven', where 'justice' means 'fairness' and 'driven' implies being motivated or propelled by something.
Historical Evolution
'Justice' comes from the Latin word 'justitia', and 'driven' is derived from the Old English 'drifan', meaning 'to drive'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'justice' meant 'righteousness' and 'driven' meant 'propelled', but together they evolved to mean being motivated by fairness.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
motivated or guided by a strong sense of justice.
The lawyer was justice-driven, always fighting for the underprivileged.
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Last updated: 2025/03/11 10:56
