How to Pronounce "in the interest of justice"
expression
in thuh IN-ter-uhst uhv JUH-stis
in thee IN-truhst ov JUH-stis
Definition
This formal expression is used when taking an action or making a decision to achieve fairness and ensure that justice is served.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɪntɝəst/, /ˈɪntɝɪst/, /ˈɪntɹəst/, /ˈɪntɹɪst/ /ˈəv/ /ˈdʒəstəs/, /ˈdʒəstɪs
British English
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈɪntɹəst/ /ˈɒv/ /dʒˈʌstɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in thuh IN-ter-uhst uhv JUH-stis
UK
in thee IN-truhst ov JUH-stis
Listen in Context
The judge acted in the interest of justice and delayed the trial.
The lawyer asked for new evidence in the interest of justice.
Some rules were changed in the interest of justice.
The case was reopened in the interest of justice, even though it was closed years ago.