social justice

noun

: a state or doctrine of egalitarianism
the causes of human freedom and of social justiceSir Winston Churchill
promote the common good and social justiceG. J. Schnepp

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“Social justice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/social%20justice. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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