self-justice
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/sɛlf ˈdʒʌstɪs/
personal retribution
Etymology
Etymology Information
'self-justice' originates from the combination of 'self,' meaning 'one's own,' and 'justice,' meaning 'fairness or lawfulness.'
Historical Evolution
'self-justice' evolved from the concept of 'self-redress' in medieval times, where individuals would seek personal retribution.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'personal retribution,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'taking justice into one's own hands.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of taking justice into one's own hands, often without legal authority.
He believed in self-justice and took matters into his own hands.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45