Category: LawPart of speech: nounDifficulty: Intermediate
keadilan
/keadilan/Roman
English meaning: Justice
Definition
The quality of being fair and morally right. Malaysia's justice system combines English common law, Islamic Sharia law (for Muslim personal matters), and customary law. Access to justice, judicial independence, and rule of law are important governance issues. The Malaysian Bar Association is a strong advocate of judicial independence.
Example
“Keadilan adalah asas sebuah masyarakat yang beradab dan harmoni.”
In English: “Justice is the foundation of a civilized and harmonious society.”
Literary Heritage
“Undang-undang yang tidak adil adalah pengkhianatan kepada rakyat.”
“A law that is unjust is a betrayal of the people.”
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