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injustice

[ in-juhs-tis ]
/ ɪnˈdʒʌs tɪs /
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noun
the quality or fact of being unjust; inequity.
violation of the rights of others; unjust or unfair action or treatment.
an unjust or unfair act; wrong.

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Origin of injustice

1350–1400; Middle English <Middle French <Latin injūstitia.See in-3, justice

OTHER WORDS FROM injustice

su·per·in·jus·tice, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for injustice

injustice
/ (ɪnˈdʒʌstɪs) /

noun
the condition or practice of being unjust or unfair
an unjust act
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