justicia
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of justicia
< New Latin, after James Justice (1698–1763), Scottish horticulturist; see -ia
Example Sentences
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Some banners at events like International Women’s Day say “Manuela justicia y esperanza” — Manuela justice and hope.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2021
Halfway through her performance, Lopez declared "justicia para todos!" or "justice for all!" followed by "let’s get loud!" a nod to her 1999 song.
From Fox News ● Jan. 20, 2021
Figure.—By the authority of the justicia of Finisterre.
From The Bible in Spain - Vol. 2 [of 2] by George Henry Borrow
The Gitana now pushes the money to him, uplifts her voice, and talks of the justicia.
From The Zincali: an account of the gypsies of Spain by George Henry Borrow
“It is Calros! it is Calros!” said a hundred voices; “he has come to Finisterre at last, and the justicia have now got hold of him.”
From The Bible in Spain - Vol. 2 [of 2] by George Henry Borrow
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