JUSTICE Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word justice. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for JUSTICE
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justness | nounn | |||||||
noun • conformity with some esthetic standard of correctness or propriety • the quality of being just or fair | ||||||||
equity | nounn | |||||||
noun • the difference between the market value of a property and the claims held against it • the ownership interest of shareholders in a corporation • conformity with rules or standards | ||||||||
fairness | nounn | |||||||
noun • conformity with rules or standards • ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty • the property of having a naturally light complexion • the quality of being good looking and attractive | ||||||||
honesty | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of being honest • southeastern European plant cultivated for its fragrant purplish flowers and round flat papery silver-white seedpods that are used for indoor decoration | ||||||||
impartiality | nounn | |||||||
noun • an inclination to weigh both views or opinions equally | ||||||||
integrity | nounn | |||||||
noun • an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting • moral soundness | ||||||||
lawfulness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of conforming to law | ||||||||
morality | nounn | |||||||
noun • concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct • motivation based on ideas of right and wrong | ||||||||
probity | nounn | |||||||
noun • complete and confirmed integrity; having strong moral principles | ||||||||
rectitude | nounn | |||||||
noun • righteousness as a consequence of being honorable and honest | ||||||||
righteousness | nounn | |||||||
noun • adhering to moral principles | ||||||||
rightness | nounn | |||||||
noun • according with conscience or morality • appropriate conduct; doing the right thing • conformity to fact or truth • conformity with some esthetic standard of correctness or propriety | ||||||||
truth | nounn | |||||||
noun • a fact that has been verified • United States abolitionist and feminist who was freed from slavery and became a leading advocate of the abolition of slavery and for the rights of women (1797-1883) • conformity to reality or actuality • a true statement • the quality of being near to the true value | ||||||||
uprightness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the property of being upright in posture • position at right angles to the horizon • righteousness as a consequence of being honorable and honest | ||||||||
virtue | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong • any admirable quality or attribute • morality with respect to sexual relations • a particular moral excellence | ||||||||
judge | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice • an authority who is able to estimate worth or quality verb • determine the result of (a competition) • form a critical opinion of • judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time) • pronounce judgment on • put on trial or hear a case and sit as the judge at the trial of | ||||||||
jurist | nounn | |||||||
noun • a legal scholar versed in civil law or the law of nations • a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice | ||||||||
justiciar | nounn | |||||||
noun • formerly a high judicial officer | ||||||||
justiciary | nounn | |||||||
noun • formerly a high judicial officer • the jurisdiction of a justiciar | ||||||||
department of justice | nounn | |||||||
noun • the United States federal department responsible for enforcing federal laws (including the enforcement of all civil rights legislation); created in 1870 | ||||||||