sword of justice
Executioner's ceremonial weapon
A sword of justice is a ceremonial blade symbolizing judicial authority and the power to punish.
Such swords appear in courtrooms, coats of arms, and depictions of Lady Justice.
The phrase also describes a person or force that delivers righteous punishment: The prosecutor saw herself as a sword of justice against corporate greed.
- bladeFlat cutting edge
- righteousnessMoral correctness or virtue
- scalesPlates or weighing devices
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
- vengeanceRetaliation for injury
smite · verdict · punishment · retribution · wrath · divine wrath · divine · archangel · Michael · angel of death · flaming · truth · crusade · holy war · judgment · final judgment · day of reckoning · smiting
- regaliacrown jewels, scepter, orb, ceremonial dress, imperial crown
- legal symbolsgavel, blindfold, law book, law books, black robe
sword of justicemercy
Compassion toward offenders
clemency · forgiveness · pardon · grace · compassion
sword of justiceimpunity
Freedom from consequences
lawlessness · anarchy · corruption · injustice · blind eye
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