Justitia

English

proper noun
Definitions
  • (Roman god) One of the Horae, she is the goddess of justice. She is the daughter of Jupiter and Themis; her sisters are Pax and Eunomia. She is the Roman counterpart of Dike.
  • poetic justice, order and judgement.

Etymology

Derived from Latin iustitia (Justice).

Origin

Latin

iustitia

Gloss

Justice

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