Substantive Justice
/ˈsʌbstəntɪv ˈdʒʌstɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) The principle concerned with the fairness, truth, and justice of the actual rights and obligations involved in a legal dispute, as opposed to procedural correctness.
The court sought substantive justice by ensuring the defendant's contractual rights were fully honored.
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- substantive justice
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Commentary
Substantive justice focuses on the merits and outcomes of legal claims rather than procedural formalities; drafters should distinguish it clearly from procedural justice to avoid conflation.
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