Injustice: meaning, definitions and examples

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injustice

[ ɪnˈʤʌstɪs ]

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social

Lack of fairness or justice; the violation of the rights of others; unfair treatment.

Synonyms

discrimination, inequity, unfairness

Examples of usage

The protest was against the injustice of the legal system.
Many people suffer from economic injustices in society.

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legal

Violation of the rights of others; a wrongful act.

Synonyms

unjust act, violation, wrongdoing

Examples of usage

The lawyer fought against the injustice done to her client.
The verdict was a clear example of injustice.

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historical

Oppression or exploitation of individuals or groups; a situation where rights are denied.

Synonyms

discrimination, exploitation, oppression

Examples of usage

The history of this country is full of injustices towards indigenous people.
The struggle for civil rights was a fight against injustice.

Translations

Translations of the word "injustice" in other languages:

🇵🇹 injustiça

🇮🇳 अन्याय

🇩🇪 Ungerechtigkeit

🇮🇩 ketidakadilan

🇺🇦 несправедливість

🇵🇱 niesprawiedliwość

🇯🇵 不正

🇫🇷 injustice

🇪🇸 injusticia

🇹🇷 adaletsizlik

🇰🇷 불공정

🇸🇦 ظلم

🇨🇿 nespravedlnost

🇸🇰 nespravodlivosť

🇨🇳 不公正

🇸🇮 krivica

🇮🇸 ranglæti

🇰🇿 әділетсіздік

🇬🇪 უსამართლობა

🇦🇿 ədalətsizlik

🇲🇽 injusticia

Word origin

The word 'injustice' originated from the Latin word 'injustitia', which means 'not justice'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. Throughout history, injustices have been a common theme in societies, leading to movements and protests for equality and fairness.