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un·just       [uhn-juhst] Pronunciation Key
–adjective
1.not just; lacking in justice or fairness: unjust criticism; an unjust ruler.
2.Archaic. unfaithful or dishonest.
[Origin: 1350–1400; ME; see un-1, just1]

—Related forms
un·just·ly, adverb
un·just·ness, noun

—Synonyms 1. inequitable, partial, unfair, prejudiced, biased; undeserved, unmerited, unjustifiable.
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un·just       (ŭn-jŭst')  Pronunciation Key 
adj.  
  1. Violating principles of justice or fairness; unfair: "monstrously unjust and socially harmful" (Anna Garlin Spencer).
  2. Archaic Faithless; dishonest.

un·just'ly adv., un·just'ness n.
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unjust 
1382, of persons, from un- (1) "not" + just. Of actions, attested from c.1400.

Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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unjust

adjective
1. not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception; "used unfair methods"; "it was an unfair trial"; "took an unfair advantage" [syn: unfair] [ant: fair] 
2. violating principles of justice; "unjust punishment"; "an unjust judge"; "an unjust accusation" [ant: just] 
3. not equitable or fair; "the inequitable division of wealth"; "inequitable taxation" [syn: inequitable] [ant: equitable] 

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Main Entry: un·just
Function: adjective
: characterized by injustice : deficient in justice and fairness unjust sentence> —un·just·ly adverb —un·just·ness noun

Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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Unjust

Un*just"\, a. 1. Acting contrary to the standard of right; not animated or controlled by justice; false; dishonest; as, an unjust man or judge.

2. Contrary to justice and right; prompted by a spirit of injustice; wrongful; as, an unjust sentence; an unjust demand; an unjust accusation. -- Un*just"ly, adv. -- Un*just"ness, n.

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