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justice

jus·tice

justice

 
 
pronunciation:
juh stihs
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: the principle or quality of fairness.
She became a lawyer because she believed in justice.
synonyms:
fairness, uprightness
similar words:
evenness
definition 2: proper treatment, reward, or punishment.
After years in prison, the innocent man finally received justice.
similar words:
award, compensation, punishment, reward
definition 3: a judge of a high court.
There are nine justices of the Supreme Court.
synonyms:
judge
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