Private Justice
/ˈpraɪvət ˈdʒʌstɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) A system of resolving disputes or enforcing laws through private individuals or groups rather than public authorities.
In some communities, private justice systems supplement official courts to handle local conflicts.
- (n.) Justice sought or administered outside the formal judicial system, often through self-help or private arbitration.
The victim pursued private justice by hiring a private investigator to collect evidence.
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Commentary
The term 'private justice' contrasts with 'public justice' and often arises in discussions about informal legal mechanisms and the legitimacy of self-enforcement outside courts.
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