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Definition of social justice noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

social justice

noun
 
/ˌsəʊʃl ˈdʒʌstɪs/
 
/ˌsəʊʃl ˈdʒʌstɪs/
 [uncountable]
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  1. the fair distribution of wealth and opportunities within a society
    • He sees taxation as an instrument of social justice, a way to redistribute wealth.
    • She spent her life fighting for social justice and equality for women.
    • They saw the reform proposals as a way to promote social justice.
    Topics Social issuesc1
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