open justice

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A legal principle requiring judicial proceedings to be conducted in a transparent manner and with the oversight of the people, so as to safeguard the rights of those subject to the power of the court and to allow for the scrutiny of the public in general.

Word forms

open justice
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