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
Today, there are many courageous organizations and individuals doing transformative work to help survivors seek justice, speak their truths, and ultimately change how people think about these issues.
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Gretchen Carlson, Time, 25 July 2025
The justices have done that in the past on occasions.
—Erwin Chemerinsky, Twin Cities, 25 July 2025
Criminal Justice Danielle Clark, Riverdale High: Natural leadership ability, dedication to her classes and commitment to club organizations like Skills USA Criminal Justice and JROTC led to Clark’s nomination and being the top vote-getter in the criminal justice category.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 14 July 2025
Ramaphosa, whose rise to the highest office was built on promises to fight corruption, has been under pressure to act swiftly as political parties and citizens said the allegations called into question the integrity of the criminal justice system.
—CNN Money, 14 July 2025
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Gretchen Carlson, Time, 25 July 2025
The justices have done that in the past on occasions.
—Erwin Chemerinsky, Twin Cities, 25 July 2025
Criminal Justice Danielle Clark, Riverdale High: Natural leadership ability, dedication to her classes and commitment to club organizations like Skills USA Criminal Justice and JROTC led to Clark’s nomination and being the top vote-getter in the criminal justice category.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 14 July 2025
Ramaphosa, whose rise to the highest office was built on promises to fight corruption, has been under pressure to act swiftly as political parties and citizens said the allegations called into question the integrity of the criminal justice system.
—CNN Money, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for justice
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Outside the Al McGuire Center, about 50 people protested Ah Yun's inauguration over Marquette's refusal to recognize a faculty union despite the Catholic church's longtime stance of supporting workers' right to unionize.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
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Immigrant children have been guaranteed a legal right to attend public schools since 1982 when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states can’t deny children a free public education based on their immigration status.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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City Council President Mary Sheffield's office asked Corporation Counsel Conrad Mallett to clarify what is allowable under the judge's order.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
26 July 2025
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Daybell filed motions to have the judge replaced and to get her cases retried.—
Miguel Torres,
AZCentral.com,
26 July 2025
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While Cambodia is traditionally viewed as a close partner of China, Beijing's neutrality is also informed by its efforts to maintain and develop close relations with Thailand.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Ricaurte Vásquez Morales, administrator at the Panama Canal Authority (ACP), said the concentration of terminal operators in one area would be inconsistent with the canal’s neutrality.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
22 July 2025
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As if that weren’t indulgent enough, it’s finished with crispy golden fries tucked right into the bun, soaking up every drop of cheesy goodness.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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The paltry fat content in Happy Viking doesn’t exactly fill you up with rib-sticking goodness, but the fiber content and the commendable amount of protein mostly makes up for it for the first few hours.—
Pete Cottell,
Wired News,
17 July 2025
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Of course, Democrats expect to challenge the maps in court.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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Zapata-Echeverri arrived in Central Florida on a tourist visa on July 2 and appeared in court on Tuesday, July 22, her attorney said, per WESH.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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There is no Mount Olympus of objectivity where a Mandarin class of wise people have no feelings about their society.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
16 June 2025
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Government control over scientific publishing would significantly compromise research quality by prioritizing political agendas over scientific objectivity.—
A.J. Russo,
Baltimore Sun,
3 July 2025
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Now, players are advocating for a livable wage and equity that reflects the league’s growth.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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In 2022, the company was acquired by private equity firm Thoma Bravo for $6.9 billion.—
Beck Andrew Salgado,
Austin American Statesman,
23 July 2025
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As a consequence, its countries are practiced in the art of strategic hedging and are predisposed to neutralism and nonalignment, owing to their colonial histories.—
David Shambaugh,
Foreign Affairs,
17 Dec. 2020
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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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“Justice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/justice. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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