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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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The bench includes Justice BV Nagarathna, the lone female judge in the top court who is due to become India's chief justice next year, and judges drawn from different faiths, castes and regions.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

When asked what justice for her husband might look like, Gilbert replied: “Exoneration and apology. Free him from this cloud.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

She served as chief justice of the Michigan Supreme Court, 2019-22.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Bates-Chamberlain is founder and executive director of Live Free Chicago-Live Free Illinois, a social justice organization built on the Black church tradition.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

“This might be a part of the community justice program, but it’s still your choice to really take the process seriously and we are proud of you for that.”

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.