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injustice

unfairness / wrongdoing / inequity
Noun
pl: injustices

This term carries a heavy moral weight, evoking a sense of indignation and violation of rights. It is frequently used in legal, political, and social contexts to describe systemic failures or individual wrongs that clash with a perceived standard of fairness. While it can refer to a single unfair event, it often describes a pervasive state of inequality. Because it can function as both an abstract quality and a specific instance, it is used flexibly in sentences to denote either the general concept of unfairness or a concrete act of wrongdoing.

Meanings

Noun

A lack of fairness or justice in a situation or action.

"The systemic injustice of the legal system affected the poorest citizens."

Noun

An unfair or unjust act or occurrence.

"The victims of the injustice sought compensation through the courts."

Noun

The quality of being unfair or unjust.

"The sheer injustice of the decision left the employees feeling betrayed."

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