1
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
Have questions about the justice system?
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Evan Mealins, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Nov. 2025
Pennsylvanians voted to reelect three justices who ran as Democrats, keeping the state Supreme Court at a 5-2 majority.
—Sydney Topf, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
That verdict appears increasingly likely after Wednesday’s Supreme Court hearing, where liberal and conservative justices raised concerns about their legality.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Among Silvercorp’s objectives was the extradition of Maduro to face justice in the United States.
—Kevin G. Hall, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
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Evan Mealins, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Nov. 2025
Pennsylvanians voted to reelect three justices who ran as Democrats, keeping the state Supreme Court at a 5-2 majority.
—Sydney Topf, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
That verdict appears increasingly likely after Wednesday’s Supreme Court hearing, where liberal and conservative justices raised concerns about their legality.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Among Silvercorp’s objectives was the extradition of Maduro to face justice in the United States.
—Kevin G. Hall, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for justice
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Human rights organizations have renewed their criticism, airing concerns about the persecution of dissent in a country where more than 800 people are behind bars for political reasons, according to the legal rights organization Foro Penal.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Red Sox right fielder Wilyer Abreu also won a Gold Glove -- for the second straight year -- leaving Duran as the odd man out defensively.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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He was released under the Obama administration with a notice to appear in court but never did, leading a federal immigration judge to order his deportation in absentia in 2012.—
Greg Wehner , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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The judges on Sunday included McIntosh's widow, Derotha McIntosh; Greg Henderson; Broadway Joe Booker; and Marty Ryall, the director of the Division of Arkansas Heritage.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
10 Nov. 2025
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The models are part of Honda’s larger goal of achieving carbon neutrality all of its products and corporate activities by 2050.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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The constant tug-of-war among the parties has driven concerns among ACP leadership that a concentration of terminal operators at the canal-adjacent ports would pose risks to the waterway’s neutrality.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Oct. 2025
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The sweet, nutty flavor of butternut squash melds with the cheesy goodness of this lasagna.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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This super-stuffed bonanza of spell-casting goodness will feature previews, interviews, Easter eggs, and original musical performances by some of the starriest members of the duology's ensemble cast — including cohosts Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Nov. 2025
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There, a mechanic began repairs on the car, but was ordered to stop because of the ongoing court arguments over the car.—
Omar Jimenez,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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If the court accepts the case, oral arguments could be scheduled for the spring, with a possible decision by June.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The new online encyclopedia, which suffered technical difficulties upon launch, uses xAI’s Grok large language model to pull information and supposedly prioritize objectivity.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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When headlines surge and prices are volatile, the urge to act can overwhelm an investor’s objectivity.—
Chris Stevens,
Nashville Tennessean,
19 Oct. 2025
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Singaporean ride-hailing firm Grab has also made a strategic equity investment in WeRide, and is working with the Chinese firm to offer robobuses in Singapore starting next year.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Since our founding, Angel City has remained committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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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 10 Nov. 2025.
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