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justice

[juhs-tis] / ˈdʒʌs tɪs /


NOUN
person who oversees court of law
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On Friday, the justice ministry said more than 6,800 people had been detained since the demonstrations started, 86 percent of them minors.

From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026

More than 6,800 people -- largely minors -- have been taken into police custody, the justice ministry says.

From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026

These stories of vindication are inherently compelling: “Everybody loves rediscovery, a happy ending, and the sense of eventual justice when something worthwhile gets its due.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

"While nothing can bring Richard back, we hope that today's sentencing outcome can provide a little comfort to those who loved him, and will go some way to seeing justice served."

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

It was a rush, this feeling of being the bearer of justice.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat




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