injustice

[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.

   Synonyms: tort, wrong, injury

3. an unjust or unfair act; wrong.

injustice

/ ɪnˈdʒʌstɪs /

noun

1. the condition or practice of being unjust or unfair

2. an unjust act

Other Word Forms

• superinjustice noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of injustice¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin injūstitia; equivalent to in- ³ + justice

Example Sentences

"We are heartened the court prevented this injustice from occurring before hundreds of children suffered irreparable harm."

From BBC

He then shared stories about playing college football, spending six months in India studying philosophy and his passion for social injustice.

From Los Angeles Times

For Ms Ming, it is vital the story reaches new audiences across the country, showing some injustices can, in fact, be righted.

From BBC

Last month, Palace chairman Steve Parish said the decision to remove Crystal Palace from the Europa League was "the biggest injustice in the history of football".

From BBC

“Why would one of the richest men in the world commit such an act of injustice?”

From Salon

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• abuse 
• breach 
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• discrimination 
• inequality 
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• infringement 
• malpractice 
• maltreatment 
• oppression 
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• violation 
• wrong 
• wrongdoing