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justicia

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[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.


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

Black Star Farmers, que se enfoca en la justicia social, promueve la “devolución de la tierra” para devolver el control de la tierra a los pueblos indígenas, dijo Henderson.

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

La patrona recluta a la amiga de ellas para ir a buscarlas y hacer justicia en un viaje revelador que cambiará la vida de todas.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2020

"Unos enviaba el Comendador mayor � las galeras, otros hacia justicia de ellos, y los mas consentia que los vendiesen los soldados para que fuesen aprovechados."—Rebelion de Granada, tom. ii. p.

From History of The Reign of Philip The Second King of Spain Volume The Third and Biographical & Critical Miscellanies by Prescott, William Hickling

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