Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bring-to-justice
verb phrase
/brɪŋ tə ˈdʒʌstɪs/
Definition
To arrest or legally charge someone for a crime they have committed, ensuring they are held accountable for their actions.
Examples
- The authorities worked tirelessly to bring the criminal to justice.
- It is essential to bring those who commit fraud to justice to protect the public.
- The community came together to support efforts to bring the offender to justice.
Meaning
The act of ensuring that someone who has done something wrong is confronted with the law and faces the legal consequences of their actions.
Synonyms
- prosecute
- hold accountable
- punish
- avenge
- bring to book
