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un⋅just

  [uhn-juhst]
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–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 , just 1

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')   
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.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Word Origin & History

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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Legal Dictionary

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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