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What does it mean?
Justice is defined as truth implemented in action.
In plain terms
Justice is truth being done.
What can you take from it?
Action turns truth into justice.

Where it applies

  • law
  • governance

Putting it to work

  • enforcing rights

Questions to consider

  • How do you act on truth?

Another view

Justice can be subjective depending on perspective.

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