injustice
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.in·jus·tice
noun \(ˌ)in-ˈjəs-təs\Definition of INJUSTICE
1
: absence of justice : violation of right or of the rights of another : unfairness
2
: an unjust act : wrong
See Examples of INJUSTICE
- The organization is devoted to fighting economic injustice.
- The law is part of an effort to correct an old injustice.
Origin of INJUSTICE
Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin injustitia, from injustus unjust, from in- + justus just
First Known Use: 14th century
Related to INJUSTICE
- Synonyms
- inequity, unfairness, unjustness
Synonym Discussion of INJUSTICE
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>.
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