From root: tarong
Usage Note
Katarungan refers to the principle of moral rightness and equity. It is a central term in legal and social discourse in the Philippines.
Examples
" Mahalaga ang katarungan. "
Natural Translation
Justice is important.
Literal Translation
Important the justice.
" Hustisya at katarungan para sa lahat. "
Natural Translation
Justice and fairness for all.
Literal Translation
Justice and fairness for all.
" Patuloy na lumalaban ang mga pamilya ng biktima para makamit ang katarungan na matagal na nilang hinihintay. "
Natural Translation
The victims' families keep fighting to attain the justice they have long awaited.
Literal Translation
Continuously fighting the families of victims to attain the justice that long already they awaiting.
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