Gerechtigkeitsliebe

love of justice, passion for fairness

noun ge-REKH-tikh-kytes-lee-be Rare

Usage Note

Gerechtigkeitsliebe denotes a deep, driving commitment to fairness and justice as a personal value. It implies an active inner stance, not just passive agreement; often attributed to children as well as principled adults.

Examples

"Ihre Gerechtigkeitsliebe trieb sie an, für die Schwächeren einzutreten."

Natural Translation

Her love of justice drove her to stand up for the weakest.

Literal Translation

Her justice-love drove her for the weaker to-speak-up.

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