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justice

[juhs-tis] / ˈdʒʌs tɪs /


NOUN
person who oversees court of law
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“Thank God justice was served,” Hipolito said outside the courtroom.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Some lawmakers say Bondi and the justice department had not redacted victims' identities from the released documents as required by law.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

“Jen has faith in our justice system, understands that anyone who breaks the law will be punished, and accepts this sentence as just,” Shah’s attorney, Priya Chaudhry, said in a statement after sentencing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Research by the International Monetary Fund finds that rule of law is necessary for long-term economic growth and that “within the rule of law, the effectiveness of the justice system…are critical to economic outcomes.”

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Bringing this little boy to justice was hardly the impressive feat she needed to accomplish, but she was feeling desperate.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat