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justice of the peace
noun phrase
Examples of justice of the peace in a Sentence
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Word History
15th century, in the meaning defined above
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“Justice of the peace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/justice%20of%20the%20peace. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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