Language Etymology

From which language did the word 'justice' evolve?

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From which language did the word 'justice' evolve?

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The word "justice" evolved from the Latin word "justitia".

"Justitia" is the Roman goddess of justice, and the word itself is derived from "jus," meaning "right" or "law".

  • Latin: justitia

  • French: justice

  • English: justice

The word has been adopted and adapted into many languages over time.

For more information, you can refer to online etymology resources, such as:

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