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Justice

British pronunciation/d‍ʒˈʌstɪs/
American pronunciation/ˈdʒəstəs/, /ˈdʒəstɪs/
Justice
[NOUN]
1

a behavior or treatment that is fair and just

synonyms : justness
antonyms : injustice
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2

the principle of moral or legal righteousness, equity, and impartiality

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3

a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice

synonyms : judge
jurist
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4

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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Examples
1The protesters raised their cries for justice and equality in the streets.
2It seems like rough justice that he should lose his house as well as his wife.
3These great men on the wall had done so much to tip the scales in justice's favor.
4I don't think just mentioning her name does her justice.
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