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
Hadassah-Biblical, Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew
PÉTronille-French
Partheniapar-THEE-nee-ə (English)Greek Mythology
Kitty['kiti]
Thaddaios-Biblical Greek
Torcuil-Scottish