Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
justiceiro
noun
hoos-teh-SEE-roo
Definition
A vigilante or someone who takes justice into their own hands, often outside of legal systems.
Examples
- The justiceiro acted alone, believing the law was ineffective.
- Many stories portray the justiceiro as a heroic figure fighting corruption.
Meaning
Justiceiro refers to an individual who enforces justice personally, typically when they believe the legal system has failed.
Synonyms
- vigilante
- avenger
- self-styled enforcer