rättvisa
English meaning: Justice
Swedish Definition
(Svenska)Principen om rättvis behandling och att ge var och en vad som tillkommer dem.
English Definition
The quality of being fair and morally right. Sweden's justice system emphasizes rehabilitation over punishment — Swedish prisons are known for humane conditions and low recidivism. Sweden has a strong tradition of transitional justice and mediation. The International Criminal Court and International Court of Justice are supported by Sweden. Sweden-India dialogues on justice focus on rule of law and human rights.
Example
“Det svenska rättssystemet betonar rehabilitering framför bestraffning med låga återfallssiffror.”
In English: “The Swedish justice system emphasizes rehabilitation over punishment with low recidivism rates.”
Synonyms
- rättfärdighet
- billighet
Antonyms / Opposites
- orättvisa
- godtycke
Literary Heritage
“Rätten kan inte ersätta moralen, men moralen kan ge rätten liv.”
“Law cannot replace morality, but morality can give law life.”
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