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When the scale is depicted, it is almost always held by a blindfolded figure, usually female. The idea is not so much about the scale as it is about the figure holding it. Justice is, or should be, blind. The scales will rise or fall according to evidence alone, and will not be influenced by the one holding it.
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What do you call the scale held by Lady Justice?
Lady Justice is holding the Scales of Justice. See link below for an assortment of depictions of Lady Justice and the Scales of Justice.The scale is technically called a balance beam scale and it is an ancient symbol for equality and fairness under the law: founding principles for the modern system of justice.
What is a symbol for attorney?
Balance scale of justice, answer provided by BizCards4u on Zazzle.com
What is the justice symbol called?
The Symbol for justice in the US is concurrently a simple scale and a 'blindfolded' woman holding a balanced scale. She is blindfolded to show equality. The balanced scale shows that the evidence is evenly weighed in the decision of the court.
What is the difference pan scale balance scale?
balance scale balance things. oan scale dosent
Why is the sign of justice a scale?
The symbol of justice is a blindfolded woman holding a scale. Justice is blindfolded to show that she is not prejudiced. She holds a scale so that she can weigh the facts presented by one side against the facts provided by the other side.
Who invented the balance scale?
basim erzouki invented the balance scale
What does the scale of justice stand for?
The origin of the justice scale leads back to ancient Greek and Roman times. Themis, the goddess of justice and law, typically held a sword in one hand a scales in the other. The scales represented impartiality with justice served.
Can a scale measure balance?
No, it only can measure weight.
Inventor of the beam balance scale?
The inventor of the balance scale is philipp von jolly
What is the weight of the object on the balance scale?
The weight of the object on the balance scale is 5 kilograms.
What is the top of a balance scale called?
The top of a balance scale is called the balance pan or balance platform. This is where the object being weighed is placed for measurement.
How does the scale represent justice?
There is meant to be a balance between justice for the individual (presumably in his/her defence) and the right of society to curtail the (unlawful) actions of one to another (presumably the case for the plaintiff / prosecution). Justice, being blind, (hence the blindfold on the lady), will weigh the evidence and use the "Sword of Truth" to obtain justice.
