Justicealso

Justicealso is a term used in some contemporary discussions of legal philosophy and social ethics to denote a commitment to extending justice beyond formal procedures to the broader conditions that affect people's well-being. Proponents argue that true justice requires addressing not only rights and duties in law but also material, social, and psychological factors that shape outcomes.

The term blends "justice" with the adverb "also" to signal that justice should accompany other aims rather than being treated as a standalone ideal. It is not tied to a single doctrine and appears in debates across jurisprudence, public policy, and critical theory. The phrase is more common in informal discussions and analytical essays than in formal statutory or doctrinal contexts.

In practice, justicealso influences policy analysis by encouraging evaluation of both legal entitlements and real-world effects, such as equal access to resources, representation, and treatment by institutions. It is sometimes invoked in discussions of inclusive or restorative approaches, where outcomes for marginalized groups are considered alongside formal rights.

Critics contend that the phrase can be vague or rhetorical, risking conflation of distinct concepts such as distributive justice, procedural justice, and social justice. Some also worry that it lacks precise criteria for assessment and may be used more as a rhetorical appeal than a guiding framework.

See also: justice, social justice, distributive justice, procedural justice, restorative justice, equity, human rights.