Justice, in its broadest sense, is the concept that individuals are to be treated in a manner that is equitable and fair.

Justice is the ethical, philosophical idea that people are to be treated impartially, fairly, properly, and reasonably by the law and by arbiters of the law, that laws are to ensure that no harm befalls another, and that, where harm is alleged, a remedial action is taken - both the accuser and the accused receive a morally right consequence merited by their actions (see: due process).

In the simplest terms, justice is the quality of being impartial or fair; right action aimed at correcting harm to an equitable end. It is an intrinsically cultural construct. A discussion of justice must consider the resolution of interpersonal transgression through the lens of the individuals involved and the implications for society.