Justice (Noun)
Meaning 1
A public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice.
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Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 2
The United States federal department responsible for enforcing federal laws (including the enforcement of all civil rights legislation); created in 1870.
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Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
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Meaning 3
The quality of being just or fair.
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The new policy aims to promote justice and equality for all citizens in the country.
- She believed that justice would prevail and the guilty person would be punished accordingly.
- The organization works tirelessly to uphold justice and protect the rights of marginalized communities.
- The court's decision was seen as a victory for justice, as it held the powerful corporation accountable for its actions.
- The concept of justice is deeply rooted in the idea that everyone deserves to be treated fairly and without prejudice.
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Meaning 4
Judgment involved in the determination of rights and the assignment of rewards and punishments.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.