Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mete-out-justice
verb
/miːt aʊt ˈdʒʌs.tɪs/
Definition
To distribute or administer justice or punishment; to give out a fair reward or penalty.
Examples
- The judge had to mete out justice for the crime committed.
- In her speech, she vowed to mete out justice to those who had wronged the innocent.
- The system must mete out justice fairly to maintain public trust.
Meaning
The phrase ‘mete out justice’ typically refers to the act of ensuring that justice is served, often by a figure of authority or law enforcement.
Synonyms
- administer justice
- dispense justice
- impose punishment
