- unjust
- Contrary to right and justice, or to the enjoyment of his rights by another, or to the standards of conduct furnished by the laws
Black's law dictionary. HENRY CAMPBELL BLACK, M. A.. 1990.
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Unjust — Datos generales Origen Richmond, California, Estados Unidos … Wikipedia Español
unjust — un·just adj: characterized by injustice: deficient in justice and fairness an unjust sentence un·just·ly adv un·just·ness n Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996 … Law dictionary
Unjust — Un*just , a. 1. Acting contrary to the standard of right; not animated or controlled by justice; false; dishonest; as, an unjust man or judge. [1913 Webster] 2. Contrary to justice and right; prompted by a spirit of injustice; wrongful; as, an… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
unjust — [unjust′] adj. 1. not just or right; unfair; contrary to justice 2. Obs. dishonest or unfaithful unjustly adv. unjustness n … English World dictionary
unjust — late 14c., of persons, from UN (Cf. un ) (1) not + JUST (Cf. just). Of actions, attested from c.1400 … Etymology dictionary
unjust — [adj] not fair below the belt*, biased, fixed*, inequitable, influenced, low down*, one sided, partial, partisan, prejudiced, shabby*, underhand, undeserved, unfair, unforgivable, unjustified, unmerited, unrighteous, wrong, wrongful; concept 545… … New thesaurus
unjust — ► ADJECTIVE ▪ not just; unfair. DERIVATIVES unjustly adverb … English terms dictionary
unjust — adj. 1) unjust of 2) unjust to 3) unjust to + int. (it was unjust of him to accuse you without proof) 4) unjust that + clause (it s unjust that our side of the story was never heard) * * * [ʌn dʒʌst] unjust of unjust to unjust to + inf. (it was… … Combinatory dictionary
unjust — [[t]ʌ̱nʤʌ̱st[/t]] ADJ GRADED If you describe an action, system, or law as unjust, you think that it treats a person or group badly in a way that they do not deserve. The attack on Charles was deeply unjust... He spent 25 years campaigning against … English dictionary
unjust — unjustly, adv. unjustness, n. /un just /, adj. 1. not just; lacking in justice or fairness: unjust criticism; an unjust ruler. 2. Archaic. unfaithful or dishonest. [1350 1400; ME; see UN 1, JUST1] Syn. 1. inequitable, partial, unfair, prejudiced … Universalium
unjust — un|just [ ʌn dʒʌst ] adjective an unjust decision, judgment, or action is not fair or reasonable, or is not done according to accepted legal or moral standards: UNFAIR: unjust criticism ╾ un|just|ly adverb … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
