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injustices

[in-juhs-tis] Origin

in·jus·tice

[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.
3.
an unjust or unfair act; wrong.

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

su·per·in·jus·tice, noun


2. injury, wrong; tort.

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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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