unjust

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The definition of unjust is something unfair or not morally right.

(adjective)

If an innocent man is found guilty because the police lied, this is an example of an unjust verdict.

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See unjust in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

  1. not just or right; unfair; contrary to justice
  2. Obsolete dishonest or unfaithful

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See unjust in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Violating principles of justice or fairness; unfair: “monstrously unjust and socially harmful” (Anna Garlin Spencer).
  2. Archaic Faithless; dishonest.

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  • un·justˈly adverb
  • un·justˈness noun

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