Justices
/ˈdʒʌstɪsɪz/
Definitions
- (n.) Members of a court of law, especially those in a supreme or appellate court, who have the authority to adjudicate legal matters.
The justices ruled unanimously on the constitutional issue.
Forms
- justice
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Commentary
The term 'justices' is primarily used to refer to multiple judges serving on higher courts, notably supreme courts; it is always plural and refers to persons.
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