do justice

[juhs-tis]

jus·tice

[juhs-tis]
noun
1.
the quality of being just; righteousness, equitableness, or moral rightness: to uphold the justice of a cause.
2.
rightfulness or lawfulness, as of a claim or title; justness of ground or reason: to complain with justice.
3.
the moral principle determining just conduct.
4.
conformity to this principle, as manifested in conduct; just conduct, dealing, or treatment.
5.
the administering of deserved punishment or reward.
EXPAND
6.
the maintenance or administration of what is just by law, as by judicial or other proceedings: a court of justice.
7.
judgment of persons or causes by judicial process: to administer justice in a community.
8.
a judicial officer; a judge or magistrate.
9.
(initial capital letter) Also called Justice Department. the Department of Justice.
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10.
bring to justice, to cause to come before a court for trial or to receive punishment for one's misdeeds: The murderer was brought to justice.
11.
do justice,
a.
to act or treat justly or fairly.
b.
to appreciate properly: We must see this play again to do it justice.
c.
to acquit in accordance with one's abilities or potentialities: He finally got a role in which he could do himself justice as an actor.

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a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.

Origin:
1150–1200; Middle English < Old French < Latin jūstitia, equivalent to jūst(us) just1 + -itia -ice

jus·tice·less, adjective

judge, justice (see synonym note at judge).
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do justice

verb
1. bring out fully or to advantage; "This photograph does not do her justice" 
2. show due and full appreciation; "The diners did the food and wine justice" 
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