Injustice
(noun)
- A lack of fairness or justice.
- A violation of the rights of others.
Origin:
Late 16th century (originally denoting a wrong or unfair judgment in law): from french injustice, from in- ("not") + justice.
Examples:
- The court's decision was seen as a gross injustice.
- The community was rallying against the injustices inflicted upon the minority group.
- The injustice of poverty and homelessness affects many people in the city.
- The lawyer was fighting to correct the injustices in the legal system.
- The social injustices faced by women and minorities must be addressed and rectified.