Justices

noun

Word Frequency: 3.3

Definitions

1.nounThe state or characteristic of being just or fair.

"the justice of a description"

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

"Justice was served."

3.nounJudgment and punishment of a party who has allegedly wronged another.

"to demand justice"

4.nounThe civil power dealing with law.

"Ministry of Justice"

5.nounA title given to judges of certain courts; capitalized as a title.

"Mr. Justice Krever presides over the appellate court"

6.nounCorrectness, conforming to reality or rules.

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