INJUSTICE


Meaning of INJUSTICE in English

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

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.