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bring to justice

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bring someone to justice
Fig. to punish someone for a crime. The police officer swore she would not rest until she had brought the killer to justice. Years later, the rapist was found out and finally brought to justice.
See also: bring, justice


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Such sympathy as I have would certainly be with those who are attempting to bring to justice the perpetrator of such unmentionable crimes.
 
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