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: tort, wrong, injury

3. an unjust or unfair act; wrong.

injustice

/ ɪnˈdʒʌstɪs /

noun

1. the condition or practice of being unjust or unfair

2. an unjust act

Other Word Forms

• superinjustice noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of injustice¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin injūstitia; equivalent to in- ³ + justice

Example Sentences

But for Ms Moreta Galarza, the incident at the courthouse reminded her of the injustices she says she fled in her home country of Ecuador.

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“We wanted to focus on that very recent, very tangible and particularly gross injustice, which doesn’t close the door on revisiting other commutations in prior eras and in prior administrations,” he said.

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“How could this blatant racial profiling, the terrorizing of the communities of Los Angeles, take place without a direct challenge to this injustice? That’s why we came together.”

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The boy’s face is at once peaceful and tired, his innocence shining through while the injustices of the world weigh heavy on his visage.

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Demonstrators called for the "dismantling of the chemical group", chanting "We want to live" and "Gabes is a victim of pollution and injustice".

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• abuse 
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• discrimination 
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• infringement 
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• violation 
• wrong 
• wrongdoing