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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3
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 other justices Carmen Lúcia Rocha, Cristiano Zanin, and Flávio Dino, also voted to convict Bolsonaro.
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Chad De Guzman, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Democratic government that followed largely left that bargain intact, choosing stability over justice.
—Julia Vargas Jones, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Supporters argue the task force helped modernize parts of the justice system and address racial disparities.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2025
House Republicans took up a slate of bills Wednesday aimed at overhauling the criminal justice system in the nation’s capital and reducing the District’s autonomy over its local government.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 11 Sep. 2025
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Chad De Guzman, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Democratic government that followed largely left that bargain intact, choosing stability over justice.
—Julia Vargas Jones, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Supporters argue the task force helped modernize parts of the justice system and address racial disparities.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2025
House Republicans took up a slate of bills Wednesday aimed at overhauling the criminal justice system in the nation’s capital and reducing the District’s autonomy over its local government.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for justice
Noun
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The job cuts are permanent, and employees will not have bumping rights to other positions.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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In a 21-page ruling, Talwani found that ICE holding an 18-year-old migrant arrested on charges of shoplifting without a bond hearing violated his due process rights.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The man was arrested and charged with attempting or threatening to kidnap or murder a US judge.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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In September, a federal judge prevented Utah from enforcing them.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
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Like the Michelin Guide, the reporters showed up to each restaurant unannounced and paid for each meal to ensure neutrality.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
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That’s because Scale’s tie-up with Meta means many of the big AI labs, worried about a loss of neutrality, no longer want to work with them, the founders argue.—
Rashi Shrivastava,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And if that wasn’t enough fruity goodness, a brightening blend of apple cider vinegar, plus alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) like glycolic, lactic, and tartaric acids works to resurface and refine.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
12 Sep. 2025
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Even more goodness to check out!—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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His next court case came in January this year, when court records say Brown was at a hospital and someone called police about him.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Favorability sank 22 percentage points from August 2020, when 70% of respondents approved of the court.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
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But our schools and workplaces punish difference in the name of fairness and objectivity.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Sep. 2025
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Professional objectivity, trust in data, and ethical judgment have always been essential, and remain especially important in today’s complex environment.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The panel issued over 100 recommendations, from limiting cash bail for misdemeanors to expanding racial equity training for prosecutors.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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Private equity more broadly is grappling with a dealmaking drought that has limited institutional investors’ ability to realize returns and access cash.—
Jenni Reid,Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 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 17 Sep. 2025.
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