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