justicia

American  

[juh-stish-ee-uh] / dʒʌˈstɪʃ i ə /

noun

1. any of numerous plants and shrubs of the genus Justicia, which includes the shrimp plant and water willow.

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Etymology

Origin of justicia

< New Latin, after James Justice (1698–1763), Scottish horticulturist; -ia

Example Sentences

From their earliest tracks, the group has commented on social issues in tracks such as “Falta Amor,” “Me Voy a Convertir en Un Ave,” “Justicia, Tierra y Libertad” and their cover of Rubén Blades’ “Desapariciones,” which discusses how dictatorships across Latin America have disappeared citizens.

From Los Angeles Times

“Justicia!” was the chant of distraught and outraged mourners last week at a memorial service in Oaxaca City.

From Los Angeles Times

In May 2022, a local court ordered an end to bullfighting activities at Plaza México in response to an injunction presented by the civil organization Justicia Justa, which defends human rights.

From Seattle Times

Justicia Justa’s push to end the controversial sport in Mexico, where it flourished for more than 500 years, is part of a global movement.

From Seattle Times

The new rules, which go into effect Jan. 15, come as good news to Edgar Franks, political director for the farmworkers union Familias Unidas por la Justicia, but he said they’re only a starting point.

From Seattle Times