Noun. The state of being just; righteousness, equity, or moral rightness; to maintain the justice of a cause. Also, a legal right or claim based on such status. This means that when you have the good right thing done to you, you receive justice from someone who is in a position to give it. For example, if I steal your car and hurt someone with it, that person has the right thing done to him or her. As well, if I break into your house and vandalize it, the police can arrest me for burglary even though I meant no harm. Good rights are important because without them, society would come undone. There could be no justice if some people had the good things done to them while others did not. Without justice, only strong people would be able to get what they need from those who have more than they do. This would lead to a world full of bullies who were all too happy to take what they wanted from those weaker than themselves. In conclusion, the word "right" has many different meanings. However, they all include a measure of justice. Something is considered fair game if it belongs to everyone else.