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Lady Justice (Latin: Iustitia) is an allegorical personification of the moral force in judicial systems.[1][2] Her attributes are scales, a sword and sometimes a blindfold. She often appears as a pair with Prudentia.
Lady Justice originates from the personification of Justice in Ancient Roman art known as Iustitia or Justitia,[3] who is equivalent to the Greek goddess Thémis.[4]
- ^ Hamilton, Marci (2005). God vs. the Gavel. Cambridge University Press. p. 296.
The symbol of the judicial system, seen in courtrooms throughout the United States, is blindfolded Lady Justice.
- ^ Fabri (2000). The challenge of change for judicial systems. IOS Press. p. 137.
the judicial system is intended to be apolitical, its symbol being that of a blindfolded Lady Justice holding a balanced scales.
- ^ Köhler, W (1961). "IUSTITIA". Enciclopedia dell' Arte Antica (in Italian).
- ^ Swatt, Barbara. "(University of Washington School of Law) Themis, Goddess of Justice". Archived from the original on 2008-07-25. Retrieved 2008-07-16.