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 character, who becomes captain of Manhattan’s Special Victims Unit in season 21, is not only the longest-running primetime drama character in television history, but also a powerful symbol of justice.
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Emily Blackwood, People.com, 15 May 2025
The sequence is telling, underscoring the sheer impossibility of justice within a system that has been designed to quash resistance at all levels, from the very bottom to the top.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025
Just as important, Stilwell shares the same code, sense of justice and attention to detail as Bosch.
—Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2025
In 2019 he was impeached for abuse of power and obstruction of justice related to his bid to persuade Ukraine to interfere in the presidential election.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2025
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Emily Blackwood, People.com, 15 May 2025
The sequence is telling, underscoring the sheer impossibility of justice within a system that has been designed to quash resistance at all levels, from the very bottom to the top.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025
Just as important, Stilwell shares the same code, sense of justice and attention to detail as Bosch.
—Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2025
In 2019 he was impeached for abuse of power and obstruction of justice related to his bid to persuade Ukraine to interfere in the presidential election.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for justice
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The country, only 75 years old, was bitterly torn apart by competing views on whether the practice of slavery was a legal right or a mortal sin.—
Michael Peregrine,
Chicago Tribune,
18 May 2025
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For the second consecutive year, the Stars will play the Oilers for the right to go to the Stanley Cup Final.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 May 2025
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Quick look at Wednesday's news: The Menendez brothers are eligible for parole, a judge ruled.—
Jane Onyanga-Omara,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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In some cases, opposing attorneys figure out what happened and notify the judge.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
14 May 2025
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As many question the fairness and neutrality of political systems, the model of an ideal leader shifts from the administrative back to the messianic.—
Manvir Singh,
New Yorker,
17 May 2025
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Reaching psychic divorce means finding emotional neutrality or peace.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Good energy comes around, and putting goodness into their community is a way of looking out for your partner, too.—
Blair Braverman,
Outside Online,
8 May 2025
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But long gone are the days when Republicans and Democrats alike could rally behind one singular figure and beacon of goodness like Mister Rogers.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
2 May 2025
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Witness testimony in the second murder trial of Karen Read will not occur on May 13 as expected, a court spokesperson announced.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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An initial legal filing by the Department suggested that, due to a court injunction, married borrowers on IDR would soon have to include their spouse's income regardless of tax filing status.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Richards’s convictions, and his aspirations for psychedelics, prompt questions about the objectivity of such research.—
Michael Pollan,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
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The implementation of data analytics allows investors to make more informed decisions, reduce dependence on the human factor and increase the objectivity of their assessments.—
Dmitrii Khasanov,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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The global appeal of sport, lucrative media rights, and the potential for substantial returns is attracting private equity firms, sovereign wealth funds, institutional investors, celebrities and athletes.—
Claire Poole,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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One is the shift toward performance marketing models prioritizing instant feedback loops over long-term brand equity.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
24 May 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 27 May. 2025.
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