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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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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
More recently, Trump has come to the Supreme Court's defense, suggesting that critics of the justices should be jailed.
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Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
For others, the pursuit of justice remains ongoing — as does the desire to keep their name alive.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 31 Dec. 2024
At the heart of her book is an earnest critique of the incoherent cruelties of the criminal justice system.
—Amanda Hess, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Those of us who worked with President Carter saw firsthand his selflessness and fierce commitment to human rights and social justice.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
For others, the pursuit of justice remains ongoing — as does the desire to keep their name alive.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 31 Dec. 2024
At the heart of her book is an earnest critique of the incoherent cruelties of the criminal justice system.
—Amanda Hess, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Those of us who worked with President Carter saw firsthand his selflessness and fierce commitment to human rights and social justice.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for justice
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The acquisition of the Raw rights also sees Netflix taking another step.James McNicholas, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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The Argentina international signed for Como as part of a four-year, $6.25 million (€6 million) deal where Madrid retains 50% of his rights according to MARCA, which cited anonymous sources.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Because of both a judge and La Liga refusing to grant them permission separately, Barca's only summer signings Olmo and Pau Victor aren't cleared to play the rest of the 2024/2025 season as things stand thanks to their temporary licenses expiring on December 31.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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In the case of both big-game organizations, the bull’s official scores would then have to be verified by a panel of judges before any records can be made official.Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 2 Jan. 2025
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Soon-Shiong argued that a move toward neutrality is essential for the newspaper’s survival.Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Dec. 2024
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Between the lines: China's government has in recent years heavily invested in operations in the Canal Zone, raising concerns about its neutrality.Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 26 Dec. 2024
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Thank goodness for the music, a constant in the chaos.Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 28 Dec. 2024
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Envision millions upon millions of people using LLMs that were intended for goodness that are instead being utilized for evildoing in a somewhat unfettered fashion.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Employers must also provide accommodations to ensure the employee's safety and allow time off to attend court proceedings.Paul du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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Both sides have taken a hit in the court of public opinion in the last few years.Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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With Oprah, when there's something to sell, objectivity always seems to go out the window.Lizz Schumer, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Growth demands objectivity and a willingness to iterate.Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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December has been a weak stretch for equities as investors take profits in some of 2024′s biggest winners and fears mount over rising rates into year-end.Jesse Pound,Samantha Subin, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
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Four years ago, James converted his Liverpool equity into a stake in FSG, which also includes the Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Penguins.Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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India, an avatar of forceful neutralism early on, saw its influence diminished by regional conflict and domestic troubles.Erez Manela, Foreign Affairs, 14 Dec. 2021
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Globalizing impulses helped bring about a flourishing of neutralism.Leo Robson, The New Yorker, 5 Dec. 2016
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“Justice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/justice. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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