injustice

US /ɪnˈdʒʌs.tɪs/

UK /ɪnˈdʒʌs.tɪs/

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lack of fairness or justice

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The verdict was a clear injustice.

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They fought against social injustice.

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wrong unfairness inequity bias prejudice

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justice fairness equity

2.

an unjust act or occurrence

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He suffered many injustices during his career.

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It would be an injustice to deny him the award.

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wrongdoing grievance offense misdeed outrage

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justice fairness right