injustice
UK: ɪnˈdʒʌstɪs | US: ɪnˈdʒʌstɪs
n. lack of fairness or justice; an unjust act or occurrence
injustice = in<not> + justice<fairness>
- in (prefix): From Latin in-, meaning "not" or "opposite of."
- justice: From Latin iustitia (fairness, righteousness), derived from iustus (just).
Etymology Origin:
The word injustice combines the negative prefix in- with justice, directly opposing the concept of fairness. Its Latin roots (in- + iustitia) reflect a clear logical structure: the absence (in-) of what is right (justice). Over time, the term evolved in Middle English via Old French (injustice) to denote unfair treatment or violation of rights.
The protestors demanded an end to systemic injustice.
She fought tirelessly against social injustice.
The court’s ruling was widely seen as an injustice.
Historical injustices often leave deep scars on societies.
His speech highlighted the economic injustices faced by marginalized communities.