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 Borrow, George Henry
Pérea was made captain and justicia mayor of the Sonora district, called Nueva Andalucía, and established his capital at the mining town of San Juan.
From The Colonization of North America 1492-1783 by Bolton, Herbert Eugene
We made him no answer, and at length he went away, threatening to apply to the justicia; in about ten minutes, however, he came running back with the girth in his hand.
From The Bible in Spain - Vol. 2 [of 2] by Borrow, George Henry
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