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Department of Justice, Justice Department, Justice, DoJ | [in legislation] the United States federal department responsible for enforcing federal laws (including the enforcement of all civil rights legislation); created in 1870 | |
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justice, justness | the quality of being just or fair | |
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justice | judgment involved in the determination of rights and the assignment of rewards and punishments | |
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judge, justice, jurist | a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice |