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
All these crimes must be investigated and those responsible brought to justice.
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Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
The governor considers a clemency applicant’s efforts to improve themselves, their conduct since the offense, appropriate justice and the impact on crime victims and the community before awarding pardons or commutations, according to the governor’s office.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2025
This killer must and will be brought to justice to the fullest extent of the law.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Han’s impeachment was dismissed in a 5-1 vote by the court’s eight justices, while two justices rejected the motion entirely, according to domestic media outlet Yonhap.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2025
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Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
The governor considers a clemency applicant’s efforts to improve themselves, their conduct since the offense, appropriate justice and the impact on crime victims and the community before awarding pardons or commutations, according to the governor’s office.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2025
This killer must and will be brought to justice to the fullest extent of the law.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Han’s impeachment was dismissed in a 5-1 vote by the court’s eight justices, while two justices rejected the motion entirely, according to domestic media outlet Yonhap.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for justice
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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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The Google hearing on Monday comes after a U.S. District Court judge in Virginia ruled against the company in another major case, saying the company illegally maintained a monopoly in some online advertising technology.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
20 Apr. 2025
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That suit started in the same federal district court in Texas that first heard the latest challenge, which critics say shows opponents of Obamacare were looking for a friendly judge.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
20 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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In 2022 alone, the state shipped nearly $24 billion of nuts, rice, tomatoes and other tasty goodness around the world.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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Jones was a tremendous raconteur and an even better writer—his words, my goodness.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 Apr. 2025
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Combs' attorneys made the original request in a motion filed April 16 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, according to court documents obtained by USA TODAY.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Panelists joined Washington Week With The Atlantic last night to discuss the administration’s stance on the courts, universities, government agencies, and more.—
The Editors,
The Atlantic,
19 Apr. 2025
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Beneath whatever veneer of intellectual objectivity, any book as incandescently furious as this one is ultimately a long cry of pain.—
Charles Finch,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Tapping marketing agencies and consultants to conduct audits can help bring a fresh perspective and objectivity to the campaigns, helping to eliminate internal biases.—
Andrea Aker,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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That gives you the flexibility to take on riskier investments, like allocating a higher percentage of your investments to equities.—
Keagan Ostop,
CNBC,
18 Apr. 2025
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To ensure that actors are incentivized to license their likenesses, Synthesia also recently launched an equity fund.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 Apr. 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 24 Apr. 2025.
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