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
Her philanthropic support spans arts and film — notably the USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance, the Israel Film Festival, and The Paley Center for Media — alongside causes dedicated to children and families in crisis, healthcare, civil rights, and access to justice.
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William Earl, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
Pilar Melendez Pilar Melendez is a breaking news editor for NBC News Digital who has spent the last decade covering crime, justice, and national news.
—Pilar Melendez, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
In the summer of 2020, massive riots erupted over the murder of George Floyd, undergirded by a powerful social justice movement.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 25 Mar. 2026
The 2023 Hamas attack on Israel added another mission of justice for Palestine.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 25 Mar. 2026
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William Earl, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
Pilar Melendez Pilar Melendez is a breaking news editor for NBC News Digital who has spent the last decade covering crime, justice, and national news.
—Pilar Melendez, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
In the summer of 2020, massive riots erupted over the murder of George Floyd, undergirded by a powerful social justice movement.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 25 Mar. 2026
The 2023 Hamas attack on Israel added another mission of justice for Palestine.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for justice
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Sign up here to receive an email right as the chat is about to start.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Once satisfied with the order, tap Done at the top right to save changes.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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The judge scheduled a court hearing for April 2 to consider approving the deal.—
Luc Cohen,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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The deal must still be approved by a judge.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Switzerland has blocked any new sales of arms to the United States, invoking its policy of strict neutrality toward countries involved in armed conflict.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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As a result of their complaints, two dozen members of Congress asked for an investigation — based on both the Constitution and the Department of Defense’ own regulations about religious neutrality and the professional obligations and standards expected of military leadership.—
Chloe Breyer,
New York Daily News,
22 Mar. 2026
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That’s the mineral-rich goodness packed inside Round Lab’s 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Oil.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
26 Mar. 2026
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Thank goodness someone had the good (perhaps last-minute) sense to have Bruce Bochy and Dusty Baker throw the first pitches.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Federal officials can then query that data and unmask the identities of Americans whose communications have been collected, a process critics say creates a backdoor way to search private citizens’ information without court approval.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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Agee is due back in court on March 26 for a probable cause conference and on April 2 for a preliminary examination.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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But objectivity is the opposite of Hegseth’s intent.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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This acknowledgment of reader subjectivity is in the spirit of Sloan’s work, in contrast to the traditional critic’s standpoint of an objectivity that has never really existed, that often only serves to obscure whiteness, masculinity, and wealth.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026
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In equity markets, South Korean stocks led Asia broadly higher, while European indices also look set to open in the green amid hopes of more material steps towards de-escalation.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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The buying group brings together Aditya Birla Group, The Times of India Group, Bolt Ventures – the private investment platform of sports investor David Blitzer – and Blackstone, through its private equity arm BXPE.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 Mar. 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 29 Mar. 2026.
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