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
The next major case, Alston v. NCAA, made it to the Supreme Court, where the justices ruled 9-0 against the NCAA.
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The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 6 June 2025
But despite a mountain of firsthand accounts, the murder’s masterminds never saw justice.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 6 June 2025
The scene is the tipping point for Elsbeth, who is struggling with being honest about her criminal defense attorney past with her current team of justice seekers.
—Alamin Yohannes, EW.com, 6 June 2025
In the article, he is pictured outside of former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s house protesting for justice for Laquan McDonald, a Black teenager who was killed by a police officer in 2014.
—Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2025
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The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 6 June 2025
But despite a mountain of firsthand accounts, the murder’s masterminds never saw justice.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 6 June 2025
The scene is the tipping point for Elsbeth, who is struggling with being honest about her criminal defense attorney past with her current team of justice seekers.
—Alamin Yohannes, EW.com, 6 June 2025
In the article, he is pictured outside of former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s house protesting for justice for Laquan McDonald, a Black teenager who was killed by a police officer in 2014.
—Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for justice
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That doesn’t give them the right to commit acts of violence, to intimidate, harass, and threaten other people.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
10 June 2025
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Every child deserves the right to a safe sleep environment free from invisible chemical hazards that threaten their development, their potential, and ultimately their future.—
Arlene Blum,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Prosecutors also alerted the judge that an individual inside the courtroom had broadcast the proceedings, using Mia's name and later outing her again on his YouTube channel.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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Mecklenburg County District Court judge Matt Newton denied the bond while revealing investigative findings that Barnette poured gasoline in the home before lighting the house on fire.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025
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Meta, Pepsi, and Ubisoft — brands that embraced LGBTQ+ marketing with Pride colors just two years ago — stayed monochrome, betting that neutrality equals safety.—
Gillian Oakenfull,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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When innocent people are attacked for their faith or identity, neutrality is not courage.—
Larry Hogan,
Baltimore Sun,
4 June 2025
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When hate pokes up its ugly head, love overshadows it with goodness and gracefulness and purpose.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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Ranch: Smooth, rich and irresistibly savory – our Ranch Snack Wrap delivers a satisfying burst of cool ranch goodness, with hints of garlic and onion.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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She was fired without warning in July, according to court documents.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
6 June 2025
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Researchers have uncovered handwritten letters, court documents, and a coroner’s report related to the nearly 700-year-old cold case murder of a medieval priest.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
6 June 2025
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Rather than replacing interviews, these tools add a layer of objectivity to decisions that are usually driven by instinct and impressions.—
David Pickard,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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The Magnum photographer’s new book, Blinked Myself Awake, combines memoir and image in a series of eclectic riffs on the history of astronomy, the practice of stargazing—both amateur and professional—and the relationship between photography and objectivity.—
Tyler Austin Harper,
The Atlantic,
7 June 2025
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Additionally, technology companies rely significantly on equity compensation to attract talent.—
Sunayana Gutta,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Long before Natalia dreamed of a career in journalism— long before she was born— newspaper executives’ blind spots were creating the conditions that would usher private equity firms through the doors.—
Megan Greenwell,
Rolling Stone,
5 June 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 16 Jun. 2025.
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