transcription, транскрипция: [ (ˌ)in-ˈjəs-təs ]
noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin injustitia, from injustus unjust, from in- + justus just
Date: 14th century
1. : absence of justice : violation of right or of the rights of another : unfairness
2. : an unjust act : wrong
Synonyms:
injustice , injury , wrong , grievance mean an act that inflicts undeserved hurt. injustice applies to any act that involves unfairness to another or violation of one's rights
the injustices suffered by the lower classes
injury applies in law specifically to an injustice for which one may sue to recover compensation
libel constitutes a legal injury
wrong applies also in law to any act punishable according to the criminal code; it may apply more generally to any flagrant injustice
determined to right society's wrongs
grievance applies to a circumstance or condition that constitutes an injustice to the sufferer and gives just ground for complaint
a list of employee grievances