justicia

American

[juh-stish-ee-uh] / dʒʌˈstɪʃ i ə /

noun

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

Etymology

Origin of justicia

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

Example Sentences

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Su trabajo anterior ha examinado el impacto de la tecnología en la sociedad y las deficiencias del sistema de justicia penal.

From New York Times • Feb. 8, 2023

“El Mercadito es un acto de justicia social”, dijo Pérez, quien ha sido una figura influyente en la comunidad latina de South Park durante casi una década.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 4, 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

Una mujer se ve envuelta en la vida de un hombre que lucha por la justicia de los campesinos más humildes.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2020

In the meantime the fellow must not be allowed to annoy you, and I imagine my duty is to inform the Spanish justicia.

From Lister's Great Adventure by Bindloss, Harold

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