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justice

A goal of political activity and a subject of political enquiry since Plato. The term has been variously defined as fairness, equity, rightness, the equal distribution of resources, and positive discrimination in favour of underprivileged groups. It is most directly applied to the legal systems of states, and to decisions made by the recognized authorities within them.

Justice

Village in Cook County, northeastern Illinois; population (1990) 11,100. Justice is a residential suburb situated on the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, 23 km/14 mi southwest of Chicago.



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Yet there is already a persistent theme in criticism of such tribunals: In their effort to do justice, they are obstructing achievement of a more important goal, peace.
Isaiah 58:9b-14 Psalm 103:1-8 Hebrews 12:18-29 Luke 13:10-17 Isaiah seems to be setting forth two commands in this passage: Do justice and Keep sabbath.
And: "Those summoned to do justice will get battered around in life.
 
 
 
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