commutative justice

noun

: justice bearing on the relations between individuals especially in respect to the equitable exchange of goods and fulfillment of contractual obligations

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“Commutative justice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commutative%20justice. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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