The collective body of judges, justices, etc.
Plural for just behavior or treatment
“We are doing so for reasons of justice and not in the delusive hope of greater security.”
Plural for having a lack of favoritism
“With scrupulous justice, the marriage counselor noted that both parties were equally to blame.”
Plural for the administration of the law or authority
“It was an egregious attempt to pervert the course of justice.”
Plural for a legal sentence or punishment
“The public was satisfied with the justice that was handed down to the perpetrator for his crimes.”
Plural for the quality of being reasonable or within the law
“Others will grant authority to the use of force if it falls within the bounds of justice and reason.”
Plural for a public official whose duty it is to administer the law
“He served for several years as a justice on the Supreme Court.”
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