bring to justice



bring someone to justice

Fig. to punish someone for a crime. The police officer swore she would not rest until she had brought the killer to justice. Years later, the rapist was found out and finally brought to justice.
See also: bring, justice

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Isidoroee-see-DHO-ro (Spanish), ee-zee-DO-ro (Italian)Spanish, Italian
Michol-Biblical Latin
Wibowo-Indonesian, Javanese
Ourbanos-Biblical Greek
Riku (1)REE-kooFinnish
Taonga-Southern African, Tumbuka