Meaning & use

injustice

noun·Academic

Unfair treatment or a lack of fairness within a system or society.

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The documentary exposed a long history of injustice in the local courts.

Many marched downtown to protest the injustice faced by low-wage workers.

A note on using this word

"Injustice" can describe both a general condition (systemic injustice) and a single specific act (a small injustice).

Words with a similar meaning

unfairnessinequitywrong

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