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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
He was charged with hindering apprehension, obstruction of justice and tampering with evidence in connection with this case.
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Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
Other courts have ruled probation can’t be denied just based on someone’s legal status, the justices said.
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Carolyn Komatsoulis
updated July 2,
Idaho Statesman,
2 July 2026
The justices also deemed Robinson's request to delay the proceedings moot, clearing the way for next week's preliminary hearing to move forward as scheduled.
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Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Melendez was far from the only vigil attendee who spoke of the need for justice.
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Alula Alderson,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for justice
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
Other courts have ruled probation can’t be denied just based on someone’s legal status, the justices said.
—
Carolyn Komatsoulis
updated July 2,
Idaho Statesman,
2 July 2026
The justices also deemed Robinson's request to delay the proceedings moot, clearing the way for next week's preliminary hearing to move forward as scheduled.
—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Melendez was far from the only vigil attendee who spoke of the need for justice.
—
Alula Alderson,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for justice
Recent Examples of Synonyms for justice
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The legal action is part of a broader series of disputes in the streaming industry over carriage rights, bundling requirements and pricing control.
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Receiving a pass right in front of the goal, Gabriel Martinelli tapped the ball with his left foot to his right and scored a goal into the far side of the net.
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Over three days in the downtown courtroom in June, a Times reporter observed how many immigrants were funneled into the courtroom in groups, and the judge rarely addressed them directly, typically calling up around five cases at a time.
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Prior to the trial beginning, the judge agreed that questions about Brown’s felony conviction for his 2009 assault on then-girlfriend Rihanna would be barred from testimony.
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As a result, the bill would leave parts of the crypto ecosystem vulnerable to exploitation by terrorists, sanctions evaders, fraudsters, and other illicit actors under the guise of technological neutrality.
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Thanks to their neutrality, black and white tiles can support both understated and daring palettes.
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The soccer, and the goodness of ordinary Americans, saved this World Cup.
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But the object of attention is ultimately less important than the discipline itself, which is meant to deepen one’s love for goodness and truth, and also to intensify compassion for others.
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She is expected in court throughout the week with her husband's parents, Robert and Kathryn Kirk, according to a person familiar with the situation who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly.
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Trump is consistently being rebuffed in court; the Justice Department has lost at least a dozen election lawsuits.
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Independent validation is essential for maintaining objectivity.
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Slot, as head coach, was more of a middle manager; someone who acted with the objectivity of a civil servant and the occasional bluntness of a corrections officer.
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Infantino said hydration breaks were introduced in every match of the World Cup regardless of temperatures in the interests of sporting equity.
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The move follows the strong performance of African equities over the past year.
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Scholl was a walking catalogue who brought his journalistic objectiveness to preservation, Matuszewicz said.
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“Justice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/justice. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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