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injustice

[ in-juhs-tis ]

noun

  1. the quality or fact of being unjust; inequity.
  2. violation of the rights of others; unjust or unfair action or treatment.

    Synonyms: , ,

  3. an unjust or unfair act; wrong.


injustice

/ ɪˈʌɪ /

noun

  1. the condition or practice of being unjust or unfair
  2. an unjust act
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of injustice1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin ūپپ; equivalent to in- 3 + justice
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Cameron Black, a spokesman for the ombudsman, said the payouts recognise "the gravity of the injustice that's caused to the individuals in these cases".

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We must continue to highlight injustice and resist it.

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“If Altadena turns to this fast form of building, it would be an injustice to such a historic and beautiful town,” Sayegh said.

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But many of them have seen through and beyond those injustices.

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There is this constant talk about injustice: Canada is treating the United States unfairly, Europe is treating the United States unfairly.

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