forbidden word: racial justice
racial
racial, adj
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of or relating to the social construct of race.
racial diversity;
racial stereotypes. -
(no longer in technical use) of, relating to, or characteristic of one race or the races of humankind.
Other Word Forms
- racially adverb
- antiracial adjective
- nonracial adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of racial1
First recorded in 1860–65; race 2 + -ial
from — Dictionary.com | Meanings & Definitions of English Words. (2025d). In Dictionary.com.
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justice
justice¹ noun
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the quality of being just; righteousness, equitableness, or moral rightness.
to uphold the justice of a cause. -
rightfulness or lawfulness, as of a claim or title; justness of ground or reason.
to complain with justice. -
the moral principle determining just conduct.
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conformity to this principle, as manifested in conduct; just conduct, dealing, or treatment.
Victims of rape and sexual assault have the right to the evidence they need to seek justice. -
just treatment of all members of society with regard to a specified public issue, including equitable distribution of resources and participation in decision-making (usually used in combination).
Environmental justice means that all people, regardless of race or income, have the right to a clean and healthy environment.
A group of moms in the Bridgeton area are advocating for health justice for those living around the landfills.
When we speak of climate justice, we demonstrate our sensitivity and resolve to secure the future of poor people from the perils of natural disasters. -
the administering of deserved punishment or reward.
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the maintenance or administration of what is just by law, as by judicial or other proceedings.
a court of justice. -
judgment of persons or causes by judicial process.
to administer justice in a community. -
a judge on a higher court, especially a Supreme Court.
the nine justices on the U.S. Supreme Court. -
a minor judicial officer or magistrate.
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Also called Justice Department. Justice. the Department of Justice.
Other Word Forms
- justiceless adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of Justice1
First recorded in 1150–1200; Middle English, from Old French, from Latin jūstitia, equivalent to jūst(us) just 1 + -itia -ice
Idioms and Phrases
Idioms
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bring to justice, to cause to come before a court for trial or to receive punishment for one’s misdeeds.
The murderer was brought to justice. -
do justice,
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to act or treat justly or fairly.
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to appreciate properly.
We must see this play again to do it justice. -
to acquit in accordance with one’s abilities or potential.
He finally got a role in which he could do himself justice as an actor.
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Related Words
from — Dictionary.com | Meanings & Definitions of English Words. (2025n). In Dictionary.com.
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racial justice
racial justice, noun
fair and just treatment of all members of all racial groups, such that equitable opportunities and outcomes are possible for all members of a society.
Word History and Origins
Origin of racial justice1
First recorded in 1910–15
from — Dictionary.com | Meanings & Definitions of English Words. (2025n). In Dictionary.com.
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example sentences: racial justice
The FBI has fired a group of agents who were pictured kneeling at a racial justice protest over the death of George Floyd, US media reports, citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.
From BBC
But during a White House signing Thursday, the president and his top advisors repeatedly hinted at a much broader campaign of suppression against the American left, referencing as problematic both the simple printing of protest signs and the prominent racial justice movement Black Lives Matter.
From Los Angeles Times
When Willie “Prophet” Stiggers founded the Black Music Action Coalition at the height of racial justice protests in 2020, the world’s attention was on righting historical wrongs.
From Los Angeles Times
Pop culture became increasingly enmeshed in questions of identity, intersectionality, racial justice, gender and queerness.
From Salon
California became the first state government in the country to study reparations after the 2020 killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer sparked a national conversation on racial justice.
From Los Angeles Times
from — Dictionary.com | Meanings & Definitions of English Words. (2025n). In Dictionary.com.
October 1st, 2025
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Justice isn’t just / if it is not impartial, / in balance, and fair
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Racial justice there is none and won’t be until politics quits using it as an issue
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