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jus·tice
 justice
- pronunciation:
- juh
stihs
- features:
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the principle or quality of equity; moral rightness.
- synonyms:
- equity, fairness, righteousness, uprightness
- similar words:
- decency, evenness, goodness, honesty, morality, virtue
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| definition 2: |
the upholding of what is fair, decent, and right.
- synonyms:
- equity, fairness, righteousness
- antonyms:
- injustice
- similar words:
- decency, evenness, goodness, honesty, morality, uprightness, virtue
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| definition 3: |
the dispensing of that which is owing or deserved, such as reward or punishment.
- similar words:
- award, compensation, dispensation, penalty, punishment, recompense, remuneration, retribution, reward
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| definition 4: |
the implementation of law through the judicial system.
- synonyms:
- judicature
- similar words:
- equity, judgment, law
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| definition 5: |
a legal administrator or judge.
- synonyms:
- adjudicator, judge
- similar words:
- arbitrator, jurist, magistrate
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| related words: |
good |
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