justice

[juhs-tis] / ˈdʒʌs tɪs /

NOUN

lawfulness, fairness

Synonyms

STRONGEST

authority due process honesty integrity law right truth

STRONG

amends appeal authorization charter code compensation consideration correction credo creed decree equity evenness hearing impartiality judicatory judicature justness legality legalization legitimacy litigation penalty reasonableness recompense rectitude redress reparation review rule sanction sentence

WEAK

constitutionality fair play fair treatment legal process square deal

Antonyms

STRONGEST

corruption dishonesty falsehood

STRONG

award penalty refusal reward

WEAK

illegality injustice lawlessness partiality unethicalness unfairness

NOUN

person who oversees court of law

Synonyms

STRONGEST

court judge

STRONG

chancellor magistrate umpire

Antonyms

WEAK

illegality injustice lawlessness partiality unethicalness unfairness

Example Sentences

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"We remain dedicated to securing justice for the victim and their family," she added.

From BBC

"We wanted to make sure that we did ourselves proud and the fans and did the competition justice," he added.

From BBC

"We want to provide victims with justice if they are being targeted because of who they are or where they're from."

From BBC

Lacks' family never received any compensation, and have fought for years to get justice for the "stolen" cells.

From BBC

Seitz’s attorneys said they were disappointed in the ruling and “will continue to seek justice.”

From Los Angeles Times