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social justice

[ soh-shuhl juhs-tis ]

noun

  1. fair treatment of all people in a society, including respect for the rights of minorities and equitable distribution of resources among members of a community.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of social justice1

First recorded in 1825–30

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Example Sentences

Most other social justice movements are seeking some shift of power and money.

Since then, Gurira has become active in social justice and charitable causes.

Indeed, those committed to fighting for social justice are shocked when an officer is indicted.

“We had a platform on which we could project the social justice agenda,” Jackson said.

How effective do you feel the medium is in campaigning for social justice and elevating social consciousness?

To others the fierce desire for social justice obliterates all fear of a general catastrophe.

In the midst of accumulated wealth social justice seems as far away as ever.

All must work for the state; only in a socialist commonwealth can social justice be found.

If there is everywhere complete economic freedom, then there will ensue in consequence a régime of social justice.

He intended to create a perfect society, and to establish principles of social justice in the earth.

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