Definition
Meaning of 'unjust'
Meaning of 'unjust' (Webster Dictionary)
1. Unjust 
[ a.]
- Acting contrary to the standard of right; not animated or
controlled by justice; false; dishonest; as, an unjust man or judge. [ a.]- Contrary to justice and right; prompted by a spirit of injustice; wrongful; as, an unjust sentence; an unjust demand; an unjust accusation.
Meaning of 'unjust' (Princeton's WordNet)
1. unjust [ a]
[ a]Meaning (1):
- not equitable or fair
- not equitable or fair
Example in sentence:
- inequitable taxation;
- the inequitable division of wealth
Meaning (2):
- violating principles of justice
- violating principles of justice
Example in sentence:
- an unjust accusation;
- an unjust judge;
- unjust punishment
Meaning (3):
- not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
- not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
Example in sentence:
- it was an unfair trial;
- took an unfair advantage;
- used unfair methods
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