social justice
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of social justice
First recorded in 1825–30
Example Sentences
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“We were like, they can’t possibly do this,” said Jeff Loperfido, the chief counsel for voting rights at the Southern Coalition for Social Justice.
From Salon • Oct. 31, 2025
“She felt it was such an iconic L.A. institution,” said Viviana MacManus, Susanna’s daughter and chair of Occidental’s Critical Theory and Social Justice department.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2025
Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville said that "following careful consideration of the options available" talks were taking place to match the UK system.
From BBC • Jun. 18, 2025
Social Justice Secretary Shirley Anne-Somerville and Scottish Conservative deputy leader Rachael Hamilton have also said they will vote for the proposals at stage one.
From BBC • May 12, 2025
“Yeah, I wanted to do something different, so I switched from Art and Social Justice to the August Wilson Acting Ensemble.”
From "Watch Us Rise" by Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan
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