Meaning of the word "justice delayed is justice denied" in English
What does "justice delayed is justice denied" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
justice delayed is justice denied
US /ˈdʒʌs.tɪs dɪˈleɪd ɪz ˈdʒʌs.tɪs dɪˈnaɪd/
UK /ˈdʒʌs.tɪs dɪˈleɪd ɪz ˈdʒʌs.tɪs dɪˈnaɪd/
Idiom
the principle that if legal redress is available for a party that has suffered some injury, but is not forthcoming in a timely fashion, it is effectively the same as having no redress at all
Example:
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The victim's family argued that justice delayed is justice denied after the trial was postponed for the fifth time.
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Legal experts often cite the maxim justice delayed is justice denied when discussing the backlog of court cases.