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 case is set for trial in January 2026, with Lowe’s family seeking justice for his death.
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Real-Time News Team, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
The camera angle does not do this pass justice, but the grabs below highlight his capabilities in picking team-mates out from deeper positions.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
The absence of his community in the pages of glossy magazines eventually led him to take up social justice causes, advocating for them through his work.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 27 Mar. 2025
With rich archival footage and powerful testimonies, the film highlights not only the personal ordeal of an activist, but also the tenacious struggle of Native Americans for justice, freedom and restoration of historical truth.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2025
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Real-Time News Team, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
The camera angle does not do this pass justice, but the grabs below highlight his capabilities in picking team-mates out from deeper positions.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
The absence of his community in the pages of glossy magazines eventually led him to take up social justice causes, advocating for them through his work.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 27 Mar. 2025
With rich archival footage and powerful testimonies, the film highlights not only the personal ordeal of an activist, but also the tenacious struggle of Native Americans for justice, freedom and restoration of historical truth.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for justice
Noun
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Getting this messaging right was crucial for Guster.—
Ryan Miller,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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Often these programs come from good intentions — like the idea that everyone has a right to universal primary healthcare — but in reality they aren’t easily implemented and require a continued negotiation with, and reliance on, foreign aid, foreign donors and NGOs.—
The Dial,
The Dial,
10 Apr. 2025
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Additionally, Newsom promised to publicize the findings to the judges who will rule over the recent sentencing motion in LA Superior Court and Hochman.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Apr. 2025
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On Monday evening, the U.S. Supreme Court overruled a federal judge’s order to halt the flights due to a venue issue of where the lawsuit was filed.—
David Catanese,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Texas Republican Party agreed to maintain neutrality in the race.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Apr. 2025
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For professionals overseeing retirement plans or advising clients, consider including investment options that emphasize neutrality or long-term CSR practices rather than activism.—
Shane Enete,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Tuesday sees some Women’s Nations League goodness: England are off to Belgium, while Spain vs Portugal could be lively and Germany face Scotland.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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The desire to memorialize through statues and buildings is often paired with the impulse to alter the truth, to construct the memories that won’t fracture a community’s sense of its implicit goodness.—
Vulture Editors,
Vulture,
1 Apr. 2025
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Over the past few weeks, President Trump has used executive orders to wage war on law firms, specifically targeting those whose lawyers have investigated or sued him, or represented his enemies in court.—
Michael Barbaro,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Maddie Meyer/Getty Images One final court hearing is all that stands between big-time college sports and a major legal settlement that is poised to open the door to a new era.—
Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2025
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Signs of Change Early research to verify AI’s ability to recruit more effectively than humans with regards to efficiency and objectivity have been promising.—
Keith Ferrazzi,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The heads of the nation’s top public broadcasters faced an intense grilling from lawmakers Wednesday on Capitol Hill over their outlets’ funding and editorial objectivity.—
Dominick Mastrangelo,
The Hill,
26 Mar. 2025
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Global emerging markets equity funds’ allocation to China hit a 16-month high in late March , according to EPFR.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2025
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That loan was converted to equity in full when the club was sold to The Friedkin Group last September.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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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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Globalizing impulses helped bring about a flourishing of neutralism.—
Leo Robson,
The New Yorker,
5 Dec. 2016
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“Justice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/justice. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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