in the interest of justice

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prep_phrase
  1. the reason of case dismissal used when the judge decides that justice will be best served when the case is dismissed
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see in, the, interest, of, justice.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

in the interest of justice
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