victor's justice in English

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Etymology: According to Wikipedia, first used in English by Richard Minear in 1971. If so, probably a calque of German Siegerjustiz, which is attestable since at least the 1950s, originally with reference to the Nuremberg trials (and related Allied trials against alleged German war criminals). Etymology templates: {{cal|en|de|Siegerjustiz|nocap=1}} calque of German Siegerjustiz Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} victor's justice (uncountable)

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"victor's justice" meaning in English

Noun