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Justice
01
a behavior or treatment that is fair and just
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the principle of moral or legal righteousness, equity, and impartiality
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a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice
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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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the system of laws in a country that ensures people are treated fairly by judging and punishing wrongdoing
justice
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injustice
n
injustice
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Example
The victim's family sought justice through the court system for the crimes committed against their loved one.
They believed that true justice could only be achieved through reforms in the legal system.
Many people protested, demanding justice for the wrongfully accused.
The article about the scientist's groundbreaking work did him justice.
The investigation successfully brought the embezzler to justice last year.
