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- pronunciation:
- juh
stihs
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
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| definition 1: |
Justice is fairness. If there is justice in a society, everyone is treated in an equal and fair manner.
When these laws were passed, people hoped that it would bring justice to all citizens.- synonyms:
- fairness, uprightness
- similar words:
- evenness, goodness, honesty, morality
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| definition 2: |
When you receive justice, you get something that you deserve. It may be reward or punishment.
The man's family believed he was innocent of the crime and had not received justice when he was sent to jail.- similar words:
- award, penalty, punishment, reward
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| definition 3: |
A justice is a judge. A justice decides what is legal or the right way of doing something according to the law. Justices often work with other justices to make legal decisions.
The decisions of the justices will affect many citizens.- synonyms:
- judge
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good |
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