justice
/ˈd͡ʒʌs.tɪs/noun2 syllables
Justice means: the United States federal department responsible for enforcing federal laws (including the enforcement of all civil rights legislation); created in 1870.
Synonyms for justice11
noun, as in the United States federal department responsible for enforcing federal laws (including the enforcement of all civil rights legislation); created in 1870
noun, as in a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice
noun, as in the quality of being just or fair
also used for justice
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Opposites of justice
What does justice mean?4
noun
the United States federal department responsible for enforcing federal laws (including the enforcement of all civil rights legislation); created in 1870
a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice
the quality of being just or fair
judgment involved in the determination of rights and the assignment of rewards and punishments
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
What rhymes with justice?1
three syllables
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Justice in a sentence
- To do him justice, he is a man of common sense.unknown
- To do him justice, he is not a selfish man.unknown
- To do him justice, he is not stupid.CM
- To do her justice, she is not plain.unknown
- It is justice, not charity, that is wanting in the world.Scott
- It is justice, and not might, that wins in the end.shekitten
- Unity, justice and freedom are the pledge of fortune.jerom
- To do him justice, he is diligent and kind.unknown
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Forms of justice
as a noun
- plural
- justices