in literature, an outcome in which vice is punished and virtue rewarded, usually in a manner peculiarly or ironically appropriate. The term was coined by the English literary critic Thomas Rymer in the 17th century, when it was believed that a work of literature should uphold moral principles and instruct the reader in correct moral behaviour.
POETIC JUSTICE
Meaning of POETIC JUSTICE in English
Britannica English vocabulary. Английский словарь Британика. 2012