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Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1) - Cite This Source - Share This
un·just 
[uhn-juhst] Pronunciation Key
[uhn-juhst] Pronunciation Key –adjective
| 1. | not just; lacking in justice or fairness: unjust criticism; an unjust ruler. |
| 2. | Archaic. unfaithful or dishonest. |
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| un·just
(ŭn-jŭst') Pronunciation Key
adj.
un·just'ly adv., un·just'ness n. |
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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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] |
WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law - Cite This Source - Share This
Main Entry: un·just
Function: adjective
: characterized by injustice : deficient in justice and fairnessunjust sentence> —un·just·ly adverb —un·just·ness noun
Main Entry: un·just
Function: adjective
: characterized by injustice : deficient in justice and fairness
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
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.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, © 1996, 1998 MICRA, Inc.
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