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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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This is a problem, because Newby is probably the most corrupt chief justice in America.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

Mr. Keefe casts light on dark waters, and serves a measure of justice to Zac Brettler and his family.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Critics likewise dismissed those steps as cosmetic measures, but Min Aung Hlaing said his government will "grant appropriate amnesties to support social reconciliation, justice and peace".

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

It's unusual for a judge to oversee so many cases in one day, but the government is hoping to use this system more to address the huge build-up of cases in the criminal justice system.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Inside the justice center, Santa—I mean, Mr. Darling—is sitting at the front desk.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

Vocabulary lists containing justice

Preamble to the U.S. Constitution (1787)

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Figurative Language in King's "I Have a Dream" Speech (1963)

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You Be the Judge: Jud, Jur, Jus

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