NOUN
dieJustiz/jʊsˈtiːt͡s/judiciary; justice (judicial system); administration of justice
Justiz is a German noun that means judiciary, justice (judicial system), or administration of justice. It is pronounced /jʊsˈtiːt͡s/. As a noun it takes the article "die".
Definitions
1.the system of courts and judicial authorities in a country(judicial system)
a.refers to all courts and their functioning
Die Justiz ist für die Durchsetzung des Rechts zuständig.—The judiciary is responsible for the enforcement of law.
2.governmental organization responsible for legal administration(public institution)
a.the authority or office dealing with judicial matters
Er arbeitet in der Justiz des Bundeslandes.—He works in the judiciary of the federal state.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Justiz | — |
| Genitive | der Justiz | — |
| Dative | der Justiz | — |
| Accusative | die Justiz | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Justiz" mean in English?
- "Justiz" means judiciary, justice (judicial system), or administration of justice. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Justiz"?
- "Justiz" is pronounced /jʊsˈtiːt͡s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Justiz" der, die, or das?
- "Justiz" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What part of speech is "Justiz"?
- "Justiz" is a noun in German.
