JUSTICE Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

justice

noun

ˈjə-stəs

Definition of justice

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 That evidence has fundamentally reshaped our juvenile justice system. — Keith Wortz, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026 This is a passion of mine, but not for entertainment, for justice for these victims. — Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026 Trainor said Johnson had an employee access a criminal justice information system to obtain information about Rodriquez. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2026 Gabriel Monte is the criminal justice reporter for the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal in Texas. — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for justice

Recent Examples of Synonyms for justice

Noun

Much like the universal right to access fresh—and delicious—food.

— Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
Once confined to biotech labs and the disposable income of Silicon Valley billionaires, longevity is no longer a tech bro hobby and has become a consumer aspiration in its own right.

— Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of right

Noun

The judge believes the defendant tried to obstruct justice and tamper with witnesses ahead of a trial scheduled for next year.

— Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Amid tight security, Najib stood inside a cage wearing a prisoner’s uniform as the judge read the sentence.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of judge

Noun

In peacetime — which, due to its neutrality, is the norm in Switzerland — these bunkers are turned into wine cellars, saunas or, in the case of the University of Bern, storage.

— Rob Schmitz, NPR, 8 Aug. 2026
Institutional capital is the confidence that governments, donors and citizens place in an institution’s neutrality, legitimacy, consistency and ability to apply its mandate impartially.

— Ekramy El Zaghat, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of neutrality

Noun

The good news is that while the promotions might end, the restaurants will still be there, serving up lots of goodness.

— Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2026
That stood in drastic contrast to the start-to-finish musical goodness of Day 1, where the highlights — from Wet Leg and Geese to Clipse and headliner Charli xcx — were more evenly spread out.

— Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of goodness

Noun

Complicating matters, anything said in federal court — including Mangione's statements Friday admitting to killing Thompson — potentially could be used against him in state court, or vice versa.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Good for Brooks, who became the heart and soul of the team last season because of his on-and-off the court leadership and gritty play.

— Barry M. Bloom, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of court

Noun

One of the biggest mistakes leaders make during a mid-year review is allowing optimism to replace objectivity.

— John Abusaid, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
This blatant fealty over objectivity perverts the process by choosing personal loyalists instead of independent public servants.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of objectivity

Noun

Importantly, while only half of equity funding now counts towards a club’s SCMP figures, there is no limit on how much owners can put in.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Shareholders’ equity is what remains after the company has paid all its liabilities.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 14 Aug. 2026

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