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
Today, there are many courageous organizations and individuals doing transformative work to help survivors seek justice, speak their truths, and ultimately change how people think about these issues.
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Gretchen Carlson, Time, 25 July 2025
The justices have done that in the past on occasions.
—Erwin Chemerinsky, Twin Cities, 25 July 2025
Criminal Justice Danielle Clark, Riverdale High: Natural leadership ability, dedication to her classes and commitment to club organizations like Skills USA Criminal Justice and JROTC led to Clark’s nomination and being the top vote-getter in the criminal justice category.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 14 July 2025
Ramaphosa, whose rise to the highest office was built on promises to fight corruption, has been under pressure to act swiftly as political parties and citizens said the allegations called into question the integrity of the criminal justice system.
—CNN Money, 14 July 2025
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Gretchen Carlson, Time, 25 July 2025
The justices have done that in the past on occasions.
—Erwin Chemerinsky, Twin Cities, 25 July 2025
Criminal Justice Danielle Clark, Riverdale High: Natural leadership ability, dedication to her classes and commitment to club organizations like Skills USA Criminal Justice and JROTC led to Clark’s nomination and being the top vote-getter in the criminal justice category.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 14 July 2025
Ramaphosa, whose rise to the highest office was built on promises to fight corruption, has been under pressure to act swiftly as political parties and citizens said the allegations called into question the integrity of the criminal justice system.
—CNN Money, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for justice
Noun
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Citizens will need to be aware of their rights when getting into an accident.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
15 July 2025
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From knowing your cancellation rights to riding it out safely, here’s what to know before, during, and after a hurricane potentially impacts your trip.—
Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
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Daybell filed motions to have the judge replaced and to get her cases retried.—
Miguel Torres,
AZCentral.com,
26 July 2025
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City Council President Mary Sheffield's office asked Corporation Counsel Conrad Mallett to clarify what is allowable under the judge's order.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
26 July 2025
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For straight-size consumers, Heinen says this exclusion reinforces the illusion of neutrality.—
Virgie Tovar,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Skechers On-the-go Sport Sandals Combining neutrality with style, the Skechers On-the-go Sport Sandals are a multifaceted addition to any summer wardrobe.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
7 July 2025
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As if that weren’t indulgent enough, it’s finished with crispy golden fries tucked right into the bun, soaking up every drop of cheesy goodness.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Ready to find out how to access all this golf goodness without emptying your wallet?—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
17 July 2025
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After losing in court, Gawker filed for bankruptcy protection and sold itself to Univision in 2016.—
Rhett Bartlett,
HollywoodReporter,
24 July 2025
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Steven Goncalves, Kaylee’s brother, was called to speak in court but unexpectedly declined to do so.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
24 July 2025
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There is no Mount Olympus of objectivity where a Mandarin class of wise people have no feelings about their society.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
16 June 2025
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Government control over scientific publishing would significantly compromise research quality by prioritizing political agendas over scientific objectivity.—
A.J. Russo,
Baltimore Sun,
3 July 2025
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Now, players are advocating for a livable wage and equity that reflects the league’s growth.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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As The Washington Post reported, a study of 500 large companies revealed that last year saw the fewest DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) references in corporate financial statements since 2020.—
Time,
Time,
23 July 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 30 Jul. 2025.
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