bring somebody to justice

bring (one) to justice

To punish one for a crime committed. My lawyer is confident that we can bring the man who stole my money to justice. The court must bring this criminal to justice.
See also: bring, justice
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

bring somebody to ˈjustice

arrest somebody for a crime and put them on trial in a court of law: It is his job to bring the murderer to justice.
See also: bring, justice, somebody
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • bring (one) to justice
  • bring to justice
  • bring (one) up on charges
  • bring it on!
  • bring (someone or something) to trial
  • bring to trial
  • trial
  • bring out
  • duces tecum
  • make (one)
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