Bring somebody to justice Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Legal Action Used when legal actions are taken to punish someone for wrongdoing. After the fraud was uncovered, the CEO was brought to justice. Pro Tip 2/3Serious Offenses Refers to actions against serious crimes, not minor infractions or disputes. The war criminal was finally brought to justice for his horrific acts. Pro Tip 3/3Law Enforcement Emphasizes the role of the police or law enforcement in the process. The detective vowed to bring the escaped convict to justice.