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the scales of justice

the SKAYLZ uv JUS-tis

ðə skeɪlz əv ˈdʒʌstɪs

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thescalesofjustice

Dictionary meaning

the symbol of a balanced and impartial legal system; the idea that evidence and argument on both sides should be weighed equally without bias; often used to describe the legal process or the ideal of fair judgment

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