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as in right
the practice of giving to others what is their due or an instance of this
the victim's family felt that justice had been done in the case
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2
as in judge
a public official having authority to decide questions of law
a justice of the U.S. Supreme Court
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as in neutrality
lack of favoritism toward one side or another
with scrupulous justice, the marriage counselor noted that both parties had much to atone for
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Recent Examples of justice
The pursuit of justice, dignity, and safety must continue, rooted in truth and accountability.
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Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 18 Mar. 2026
Luz then jumps on top on the railing of a border bridge, tells Cross to keep his promise and bring Durand to justice, and appears to kill herself by intentionally falling off of the bridge.
—Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
In their reactions to the news, Latino civil rights advocates emphasized that the farmworker movement was not just Chavez but thousands of other individuals who came together to fight for justice.
—Fernanda Figueroa, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Plugging into hip-hop’s legacy of social justice and empowerment, the Hip Hop Institute 4 Peace (HH4PEACE) is leading the charge behind a global, anti-bias alliance ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 18 Mar. 2026
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Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 18 Mar. 2026
Luz then jumps on top on the railing of a border bridge, tells Cross to keep his promise and bring Durand to justice, and appears to kill herself by intentionally falling off of the bridge.
—Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
In their reactions to the news, Latino civil rights advocates emphasized that the farmworker movement was not just Chavez but thousands of other individuals who came together to fight for justice.
—Fernanda Figueroa, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Plugging into hip-hop’s legacy of social justice and empowerment, the Hip Hop Institute 4 Peace (HH4PEACE) is leading the charge behind a global, anti-bias alliance ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for justice
Noun
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Sign up here to receive an email right as the chat is about to start.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Once satisfied with the order, tap Done at the top right to save changes.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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But the judge said that, given Lau's age, her lack of a criminal record, and her remorse, the sentence was appropriate.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Another federal judge in Boston on Monday temporarily blocked several of Kennedy's vaccine policy changes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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Switzerland has blocked any new sales of arms to the United States, invoking its policy of strict neutrality toward countries involved in armed conflict.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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As a result of their complaints, two dozen members of Congress asked for an investigation — based on both the Constitution and the Department of Defense’ own regulations about religious neutrality and the professional obligations and standards expected of military leadership.—
Chloe Breyer,
New York Daily News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Even more goodness to check out!—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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But the induction stovetop, Nespresso machine, dishwasher, flat-screen TV equipped with Chromecast, Wi-Fi, washing machine, electric towel warmer, and combination air conditioner-heater—thank goodness for it—kept this abode firmly in the 21st century.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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Federal officials can then query that data and unmask the identities of Americans whose communications have been collected, a process critics say creates a backdoor way to search private citizens’ information without court approval.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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Agee is due back in court on March 26 for a probable cause conference and on April 2 for a preliminary examination.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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But objectivity is the opposite of Hegseth’s intent.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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This acknowledgment of reader subjectivity is in the spirit of Sloan’s work, in contrast to the traditional critic’s standpoint of an objectivity that has never really existed, that often only serves to obscure whiteness, masculinity, and wealth.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, JPMorgan believes equities look more vulnerable than bonds from a positioning perspective both in developed and emerging markets.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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The cultural closing ceremony — at which Philly Freeway will perform with the Howard University steppers — will spotlight hip-hop’s role as a force for diplomacy and equity.—
Gail Mitchell,
Billboard,
18 Mar. 2026
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India, an avatar of forceful neutralism early on, saw its influence diminished by regional conflict and domestic troubles.—
Erez Manela,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Dec. 2021
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Globalizing impulses helped bring about a flourishing of neutralism.—
Leo Robson,
The New Yorker,
5 Dec. 2016
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“Justice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/justice. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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