injustice
Use Injustice in a sentence
tɪs noun
1.
the quality or fact of being unjust; inequity.
2.
violation of the rights of others; unjust or unfair action or treatment.
3.
an unjust or unfair act; wrong.
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| —n | |
| 1. | the condition or practice of being unjust or unfair |
| 2. | an unjust act |
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Injustice
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Etymonline
Word Origin & History
injustice
late 14c., from Fr. injustice, from L. injustitia, from injustus "unjust, wrongful, oppressive," from in- "not" + justus "just" (see just (adj.)).
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Example sentences
And those who are favoured by history can deplore injustice and sympathise with suffering without the crutch of national pride.
He liked tales of resistance to injustice that ended well or big challenges successfully met.
His years in prison strengthened his resolve and now he uses his camera as a weapon to fight against war and injustice.
Two themes predominate: economic rationality and social injustice.
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