Justice has been served vs Justice is served

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They convey the idea that justice has been carried out or fulfilled. The choice between 'has been served' and 'is served' depends on the context and tense of the sentence.

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Justice has been served

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that justice has been carried out or fulfilled in the past.

This phrase is used to express that a fair outcome or punishment has been delivered in response to a wrongdoing or crime.

Examples:

After a long trial, the verdict was finally announced, and justice has been served.
The criminal was sentenced to life in prison, and justice has been served.

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To spread the word that justice has been served.
Now the FBI can properly prosecute the judge, And justice has been served.
Justice has been served for the attack on Mount Weather.
I hear justice has been served.
My soul is doomed to walk the earth until justice has been served.
When this is over, Philippe, and justice has been served, you'll pay for how I have been treated!
And now that justice has been served, I declare this court adjourned.
But even given these actions, I don't stand up here pretending justice has been served tonight.
Gattuso's dead so, as far as I'm concerned, justice has been served.
Justice has been served. PROTESTERS (chanting):
Justice has been served!
Today, justice has been served.
Within one month of the date of service referred to in paragraph 1, the parties and other interested persons on whom the decision of the Court of Justice has been served may lodge statements or written observations on the questions which are subject to review.
As faras they're concerned, justice has been served.
I am of the belief that justice has been served.
As faras they're concerned, justice has been served.
It's not over until justice has been served.
I hope she feels justice has been served because she cost me my father.
I would feel like justice has been served if you hit me, and that would give me the opportunity to hit you.
Mrs. Smith, do you believe justice has been served?

Alternatives:

justice was served
justice had been served
justice will be served
justice is served
justice has been done

Justice is served

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that justice is currently being carried out or fulfilled.

This phrase is used to express that a fair outcome or punishment is being delivered in response to a wrongdoing or crime.

Examples:

The judge's decision to convict the defendant shows that justice is served in this courtroom.
When the truth came out, it was clear that justice is served in the end.

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We'll all go back to French court to ensure that proper justice is served.
However, if a Title IV federal grant will pay off my student loans, then justice is served.
And once again, justice is served.
And once again, justice is served.
And justice is served.
And everyone learned that sometimes justice is served... we need to call an ambulance.
And justice is served.
Justice is served sooner or later.
Justice is served here... in a court of law.
Justice is served here... in a court of law.
Any day that justice is served, I count as a personal victory.
We will not rest until justice is served.
I will not rest till justice is served.
Cases get processed, justice is served for the greater whole.
As you know from the record of this department, we will not stop until justice is served.
That justice is served quickly and fairly for every person in this city, is always my first priority.
Nothing can bring Jason back, but I made a promise to his mother that I will not rest until justice is served.
Whatever that is will soon be smoothed over once justice is served.
Now you have my word I will find whoever is responsible and make certain that justice is served.
No, but I don't think justice is served with brig time.

Alternatives:

justice has been served
justice was served
justice had been served
justice will be served
justice is being served

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