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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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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 Intern, described as a sexy, twisty legal thriller about power, corruption and the true nature of justice, taps into Campbell’s background of Harvard University and Stanford Law School graduate.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 3 June 2026
The next era of American justice must balance these truths carefully and humanely.
—Ana Zamora, Time, 3 June 2026
Voters are choosing among three Democrats — Sánchez, former Assemblymember Hector De La Torre and criminal justice advocate Shonique Williams — and Republican Clemmons, a plumbing contractor, in this race.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
The family of an Atlanta mother of two who police say was killed in 1999 is asking anyone who could help bring her killer to justice to come forward.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 3 June 2026
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 3 June 2026
The next era of American justice must balance these truths carefully and humanely.
—Ana Zamora, Time, 3 June 2026
Voters are choosing among three Democrats — Sánchez, former Assemblymember Hector De La Torre and criminal justice advocate Shonique Williams — and Republican Clemmons, a plumbing contractor, in this race.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
The family of an Atlanta mother of two who police say was killed in 1999 is asking anyone who could help bring her killer to justice to come forward.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for justice
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Pride Month kicks off nationwide with parades from major metros to small towns, blending rainbow celebration with protest roots as LGBTQ+ communities face renewed political attacks on rights and inclusion.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Swierc and the American Civil Liberties Union sued Ball State President Geoffrey Mearns last September in federal court, claiming her firing was a violation of her First Amendment rights.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Cushing, who was 26 at the time, then turned himself in after a judge issued a warrant for his arrest.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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The request was granted three months later by a Los Angeles Superior Court judge, according to a filing reviewed by USA TODAY.—
Liza Esquibias,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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The pollution limit — or cap — declines each year, reducing the total amount of emissions in the state and helping California reach its ambitious climate targets, including 100% carbon neutrality by 2045.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The group stands for love and peace of all people globally and neutrality.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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His bad-boy swagger externally obfuscates his heart of gold, but his goodness and morality are apparent.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Even more goodness to check out!—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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There are six villas, a restaurant flanked by a saltwater pool and waterslide, a clubhouse, a spa and another lawn tennis court.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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As courts weigh transgender military bans and states restrict gender-affirming care, some corporations retreat from sponsorship while local businesses step up to keep hometown Pride celebrations funded and visible.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Slot, as head coach, was more of a middle manager; someone who acted with the objectivity of a civil servant and the occasional bluntness of a corrections officer.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
30 May 2026
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Specifically, the manner in which Alfonsi’s work and objectivity was disparaged with the very public pulling of her CECOT piece.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
28 May 2026
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The declining popularity of Indian equities is reflected in the MSCI index, where the country's weightage has shrunk to around 11% from its peak of nearly 20% in 2024.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Duke’s profit + data centers The disagreement over return on equity is one of the central concerns customer advocates and ratepayers have in the case.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 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 7 Jun. 2026.
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