justice

UK /ˈd͡ʒʌs.tɪs/ US /ˈd͡ʒʌs.tɪs/
noun 6name 5

Definitions

noun

1

The state or characteristic of being just or fair.

the justice of a description

This even-handed justice / Commends the ingredients of our poisoned chalice / To our own lips.

2

The ideal of fairness, impartiality, etc., especially with regard to the punishment of wrongdoing.

Justice was served.

3

Judgment and punishment of a party who has allegedly wronged another.

to demand justice

4

The civil power dealing with law.

Ministry of Justice

the justice system

5

A title given to judges of certain courts; capitalized when placed before a name.

Mr. Justice Krever presides over the appellate court

Gee, I guess that’s up to the justices. Can’t imagine this court — which I find too conservative but not crazy — is going to issue a ruling that says a president can break any law in the land as an “official act” without consequence.

noun

1

The title of a justice of court.

name

1

A surname originating as an occupation.

2

A male or female given name from English from the abstract noun justice.

Justice, the elder, was his only son and heir to the Great Place, and Nomafu was the regent's daughter.

3

A place in the United States:

4

A place in the United States:

5

A place in the United States:

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