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
Ioachim-Judeo-Christian Legend
Miguela-Spanish, Portuguese
Arwa-Arabic
TerttuTERT-tooFinnish
Rosita[rəu'zi:tə]
AriaAHR-ee-əEnglish