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
Malindamə-LIN-dəEnglish
Dejen-Eastern African, Amharic
Heller['helə]
Muiris-Irish
Merry (1)MER-eeEnglish
Adye['eidi]