justice

noun

ˈjə-stəs How to pronounce justice (audio)
Definition of justicenext
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 Many are outraged that Georgescu cannot run in May, while others are dismayed that the Tates might not face justice. — Christian Edwards, CNN, 15 Mar. 2025 The problem extends beyond mere technology to become a serious matter of social justice and inclusion. — Cristian Randieri, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025 Their unwavering commitment ensured that justice is served, and the perpetrator is held fully accountable for these horrific crimes. — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025 For decades, activists begged the government and the general public to view addiction as a disease, not a lifestyle choice — and therefore view the problem of solving it as a public health issue, not a criminal justice one. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for justice
Recent Examples of Synonyms for justice
  1. right
  2. judge
  3. neutrality
  4. goodness
  5. court
  6. objectivity
  7. equity
  8. neutralism
Noun
  • Roku has acquired exclusive distribution rights to Just a Bit Outside, a documentary that chronicles the 1982 season of the Milwaukee Brewers.
    — Lynette Rice, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2025
  • What are the rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship?
    — Jeremy DeLuca, Hartford Courant, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of right
Noun
  • Two of the judges on the U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals wrote that Trump’s anti-DEI push could eventually raise concerns about First Amendment rights but said the judge’s sweeping block went too far.
    — Lindsay Whitehurst, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Last month, a Delaware Superior Court judge granted the motions to dismiss by two of the 10 insurers, Arch Insurance Company and Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company, which Varsity had sued for breach of contract.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of judge
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  • Still, Beck said, ongoing negotiations could lead her group to neutrality.
    — Nick Coltrain, The Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Budget-Neutral Accumulation Explained Budget neutrality in government policy means avoiding net changes to spending or deficits.
    — Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of neutrality
Noun
  • While 29% of Americans go for apple pie, 23% of Americans used Instacart in 2024 to order a spiced, creamy pumpkin pie full of autumn goodness (West Coasters and Floridians order pumpkin pie year-round!).
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Sauvignon Blanc – The Zesty One For those who like their wines fresh, zippy, and full of citrusy goodness, Sauvignon Blanc is the way to go.
    — Emily Price, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of goodness
Noun
  • Now, West Villagers are taking yet another stand, this time against the impending arrival of a new private club at 120 Leroy Street: a would-be spa-slash-restaurant-slash-bar-slash–padel court.
    — Bridget Read, Curbed, 14 Mar. 2025
  • During Majors’ two-week trial in late 2023, the actor entered court each day with Good by his side and a Bible under his arm.
    — Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of court
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  • By the 1920s, most journalists embraced the ideals of objectivity, the notion that journalists should only report facts.
    — Joseph Jones, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2025
  • The ethics experts warned that the move may set an unprecedented standard for future presidents, one that diminishes the objectivity of the executive branch.
    — Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of objectivity
Noun
  • Some commentators say that any economic downturn will be brief, and that falling stocks are merely reflecting a lower appetite for riskier assets like equities in tech firms, which have seen the biggest draw-downs, and cryptocurrencies, which have also taken heavy losses.
    — Rob Wile, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Last year’s work plan, meanwhile, featured a section on equity in underserved communities.
    — Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of equity
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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
  • Globalizing impulses helped bring about a flourishing of neutralism.
    — Leo Robson, The New Yorker, 5 Dec. 2016
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