Bring somebody to justice
phrase
To make sure someone who has done something wrong is punished by the law.
The police are doing all they can to bring the criminals to justice.
Often appears as...
- bring criminals to justice
- bring perpetrator to justice
phrase
To make sure someone who has done something wrong is punished by the law.
The police are doing all they can to bring the criminals to justice.
Often appears as...
- bring criminals to justice
- bring perpetrator to justice
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Action
Used when legal actions are taken to punish someone for wrongdoing.
After the fraud was uncovered, the CEO was brought to justice.
Pro Tip 2/3Serious Offenses
Refers to actions against serious crimes, not minor infractions or disputes.
The war criminal was finally brought to justice for his horrific acts.
Pro Tip 3/3Law Enforcement
Emphasizes the role of the police or law enforcement in the process.
The detective vowed to bring the escaped convict to justice.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Action
Used when legal actions are taken to punish someone for wrongdoing.
After the fraud was uncovered, the CEO was brought to justice.
Pro Tip 2/3Serious Offenses
Refers to actions against serious crimes, not minor infractions or disputes.
The war criminal was finally brought to justice for his horrific acts.
Pro Tip 3/3Law Enforcement
Emphasizes the role of the police or law enforcement in the process.
The detective vowed to bring the escaped convict to justice.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Action
Used when legal actions are taken to punish someone for wrongdoing.
After the fraud was uncovered, the CEO was brought to justice.
Pro Tip 2/3Serious Offenses
Refers to actions against serious crimes, not minor infractions or disputes.
The war criminal was finally brought to justice for his horrific acts.
Pro Tip 3/3Law Enforcement
Emphasizes the role of the police or law enforcement in the process.
The detective vowed to bring the escaped convict to justice.
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