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Justice Vocabulary Set in Society, Law & Politics: Full and Detailed List

The 'Justice' vocabulary set in 'Society, Law & Politics' is carefully selected from standard international textbook sources, helping you master vocabulary in a short time. Comprehensive compilation of definitions, illustrative examples, and standard pronunciation...

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a fair shake

/ə fɛr ʃeɪk/

Example:

All employees deserve a fair shake when it comes to promotions.

serve someone right

/sɜrv ˈsʌm.wʌn raɪt/

Example:

It would serve him right if he lost his job after how he treated his colleagues.

fair and square

/fer ənd skwer/

Example:

He won the competition fair and square.

be on an equal footing

/bi ɑn ən ˈiːkwəl ˈfʊtɪŋ/

Example:

All employees should be on an equal footing when it comes to promotions.

give the devil his due

/ɡɪv ðə ˈdɛvəl hɪz duː/

Example:

I don't like my boss, but to give the devil his due, he's very fair with promotions.

above board

/əˈbʌv bɔrd/

Example:

All their business dealings are completely above board.

square deal

/skwɛr diːl/

Example:

All employees deserve a square deal from their employer.

poetic justice

/ˌpoʊˌet.ɪk ˈdʒʌs.tɪs/

Example:

It was poetic justice when the corrupt politician was arrested for bribery.
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