jostis

Jamaican Creole

Etymology

Derived from English justice.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈd͡zostɪs/

Noun

jostis (plural jostis dem, quantified jostis)

1. justice
   • 2023, Yuunivorshal Deklarieshan a Yuuman Raits, United Nations, Aatikl Inchrodokshan:

     Siin az wi nuo se di biesik diisensi an praid (digniti) we kom fram di iikwal raits dem we evri smadi ina wan fambili av, we nobadi kyaahn tek we fram dem, a di foundieshan fi we dem frii fi du, fi wa fier (jostis) an fi av piis ina di worl,

     Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world,

Further reading

• jostis at majstro.com