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Meanings of justice in English

Spanish
justicia
Wikidata

Human figure personifying the cardinal virtue of justice.

        Related terms
        justicia
        Portuguese
        juíza
        Catalan
        magistrat
        Spanish
        juez

        A public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice.

              juíza
              Portuguese
              justiça
              Catalan
              departament de justícia

              The United States federal department responsible for enforcing federal laws (including the enforcement of all civil rights legislation); created in 1870.

                    justiça
                    Portuguese
                    justiça
                    Catalan
                    justícia
                    Spanish
                    justicia

                    The quality of being just or fair.

                        justiça
                        Usage of justice in English
                        1
                        Thus why would this young lady come forward in hope of justice?
                        The Guardian
                        2
                        Never being brought to justice means they continue to abuse vulnerable employees.
                        The South African
                        3
                        His long relationship with the legal justice system started one year later.
                        The Guardian
                        4
                        He went on: Of course it's not as good as open justice.
                        The Guardian
                        5
                        I do specialized work within the criminal justice system-for the state police.
                        Take a Chance on Me
                        6
                        Thousands of serious crimes have gone unpunished by Mexico's weak justice system.
                        Reuters
                        7
                        Children need adequate information about their rights and role in justice processes.
                        The South African
                        8
                        However, the earlier justice reform bill was questioned by civil rights groups.
                        Reuters
                        9
                        The implementation plan for criminal justice reform is to be published today.
                        The Irish Times
                        10
                        This is damaging police efforts to bring criminals to justice, experts said.
                        Reuters
                        11
                        Last week, the president got involved with another criminal justice matter entirely.
                        Wired
                        12
                        His government portfolios included customs, courts, justice, and social services and employment.
                        Radio NZ
                        13
                        Many demanded justice, others simply wanted to explain in detail their suffering.
                        The Irish Times
                        14
                        The case ignited debates on race relations, gun control and American justice.
                        Reuters
                        15
                        The Constitution warrants it; the Supreme Court sanctions it; justice demands it.
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                        16
                        Of course, not all Republicans share Paul's libertarian approach to criminal justice.
                        Ebony
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