Adaletin

Adaletin is a Turkish term formed from adalet, meaning justice or fairness, with the genitive suffix -in, producing adaletin. In usage, adaletin can function as “of justice” or “the justice’s,” depending on context. It appears in phrases such as adaletin tecellisi (the manifestation of justice) or adaletin hâkimiyeti (the rule of justice).

Etymology and meaning: Adalet comes from the Arabic al-‘adl, meaning justice or fairness, and reached Turkish via Persian and other historical linguistic exchanges. The concept denotes both legal fairness and broader moral equity, and it is a standard reference in philosophical, legal, and public discourse in Turkish.

Usage and context: The term adaletin is common in formal and literary Turkish to discuss the characteristics or outcomes of justice. It appears in legal and political language when describing the application of justice or the relationship between law and society. In everyday speech, adalet and its inflected forms are used to talk about fairness, rights, and equality before the law.

Cultural significance: Justice is a central value in Turkish culture and public life. The expression adalet mülkün temelidir, meaning “Justice is the foundation of the realm,” is a widely cited proverb reflecting the importance of justice in governance and social order. The concept also features in poetry, philosophy, and debates about the rule of law and human rights in Turkish discourse.