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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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As the Rams took the field for their last week of OTAs on Monday, the newest member of the organization walked out with his helmet in his left hand, pointing at new teammates with his right, his trademark white and black sweatband around his forehead.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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Rivera was a renowned Indigenous leader who spent years fighting for the rights of his community and was imprisoned by the government in September 2023.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 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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How might Infantino continue to profess neutrality while still clearly taking a side, pretending to listen to every voice while remaining obedient to only one?—
Chris Jones,
The Atlantic,
7 June 2026
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And critically, this neutrality exists at similar rates on both sides of the aisle, among Republicans and Democrats, as well as nonpartisans.—
Matthew E.K. Hall,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 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 9 Jun. 2026.
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